Capacitor Holding Device with Deformable Connecting Strips
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing capacitor supports for deformable capacitors face challenges in maintaining mechanical strength and allowing heat dissipation while accommodating deformation, as traditional rigid connections hinder both mechanical retention and thermal management.
Innovation Solution
A holding device comprising a frame with a perforated plate cover and deformable connecting strips that stiffen through edges, allowing capacitors to deform while maintaining mechanical strength and ensuring electrical connectivity without hindering heat dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If rigid copper bars are used for electrical connection, then high current passage is ensured, but mechanical retention hinders capacitor deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid copper bar is segmented into multiple flexible cables, allowing the electrical connection system to accommodate capacitor deformation while maintaining current passage capability. Each cable can independently flex as the capacitor expands, preventing mechanical constraint.
Solution Approach 2:
Flexible cables replace rigid copper bars to provide electrical connection. These cables have the flexibility to accommodate capacitor deformation while maintaining electrical connectivity, resolving the contradiction between rigid structural support and deformation capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If flexible cables are used for electrical connection, then capacitor deformation is allowed, but current passage capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple flexible cables are combined to replace a single rigid copper bar. This merging of multiple flexible conductors achieves both deformation accommodation and high current passage capability, as the collective cross-sectional area of multiple cables can match or exceed that of a single rigid bar.
3Adaptability or versatility
If sliding collars are used for holding, then longitudinal deformation is allowed, but heat dissipation is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic system where the holding element can move longitudinally along the capacitor. This dynamic capability allows accommodation of capacitor expansion while maintaining thermal contact through the movable connection.
4Strength
If rigid holding means are used, then mechanical strength is ensured, but capacitor deformation is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid holding structure is segmented into movable components that can independently displace along the capacitor length. This segmentation allows the holding device to maintain mechanical strength while accommodating deformation through distributed movement of multiple holding points.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the use of deformable capacitors in electrical circuits with enhanced mechanical strength and heat dissipation, accommodating deformation without compromising electrical performance.
Implementation Method 1
at least one deformable connecting strip connecting said cover to the frame
Data Source
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AI summary
The device has a frame (12) having two rigid edges (16), and lids (13) cooperating with ends of each of capacitors, where one of the capacitors is a deformable capacitor. Deformable connection strips (14) connect the frame to the lids, where one of the lids and the strip are conformed in a perforated plate. The rigid edges are obtained by folding lateral edges of the plate, where the plate is made of galvanized steel and comprises four openings (31) for the lid. An independent claim is also included for a support of a power capacitor equipped of electrical contact terminals, comprising a holding device.