Electrical Busway Mounting Assembly for Flexible Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for electrical busways lack flexibility, requiring precise alignment and complex assembly, leading to potential stress on connections, obstructed space, and poor electrical performance due to irregular positioning.
Innovation Solution
A mounting assembly with omega profiled slotted holes allows for adjustable orientation and alignment of electrical busways using multiple brackets, enabling easy installation and positioning without tools, and providing robust support through omega profiled slotted holes and stopper flanges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting brackets are installed around the electrical busway, then the busway is fixed in position, but the brackets obstruct the usable space for tap-off units and other components
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: mounting brackets attached to the ceiling structure and a separate busway assembly. This segmentation allows the brackets to be positioned away from the busway front side, freeing up space for tap-off units while maintaining secure fixation through the ceiling-mounted bracket structure
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets are positioned in the vertical dimension by attaching them to the ceiling structure above, rather than surrounding the busway horizontally. This dimensional shift moves the fixation points to the rear/ceiling area, clearing the front side space needed for electrical components while maintaining structural support
2Reliability
If mounting brackets are precisely aligned and fixed with proper dimensions, then the busway is securely mounted, but the installation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets are pre-positioned and secured to the ceiling structure before the busway is installed. This preliminary action establishes fixed reference points that guide the busway alignment, eliminating the need for complex on-site alignment measurements and reducing installation complexity while ensuring proper positioning
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets serve as intermediary elements between the ceiling structure and the busway. These brackets provide standardized attachment points and alignment features that simplify the connection process, acting as a mediator that translates the ceiling structure into a user-friendly mounting interface for the busway
3Reliability
If the roof or wall has unevenness, then the mounting surface is irregular, but this causes irregular positioning of the busway and increases stress on connections
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets are designed with adjustable mounting features that allow them to adapt to irregular ceiling surfaces. The brackets can be positioned at different locations along the ceiling structure and adjusted to compensate for unevenness, dynamically adapting to the actual mounting conditions while maintaining proper busway alignment and connection integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for changes in mounting parameters such as bracket position, orientation, and attachment point selection to compensate for ceiling irregularities. By varying these parameters, the installer can achieve proper alignment and distribute stresses appropriately, maintaining positioning accuracy despite surface unevenness
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a mounting assembly (100) for electrical busway (112). The mounting assembly (100) comprises a first mounting bracket (102), a second mounting bracket (104), and a third mounting bracket (106) to mount and thereby align the electrical busways (112) in both edgewise and flat wise orientation. In edgewise orientation, the second mounting bracket (104) is adjustably attached to a hanger rod (108), and thereupon the first mounting bracket (102) and second mounting bracket (104) are engaged. In flat orientation, the first mounting bracket (102) and third mounting bracket (106) are deployed. The third mounting bracket (106) is adjustably attached to a beam member (110). In both orientations, the first mounting bracket (102) provided with omega profiled slotted hole (118), is adjustably attached to the electrical busway (112).