Clamping Spring With Dual Actuation Areas
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clamping springs for electrical conductors lack versatility in accommodating different types of actuating elements, limiting their functionality and adaptability in various connection arrangements.
Innovation Solution
The clamping spring features two spatially separated actuating areas, allowing it to interact with various actuating elements, such as pushers and pivotable levers, without requiring shape changes, enhancing its adaptability and functionality across different connection terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the clamping spring is designed with a single actuating area, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different actuating elements is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping spring is designed with two different actuating areas on the same clamping leg, enabling it to interact with multiple types of actuating elements (pushers and pivotable levers). This multi-functional design allows one clamping spring to serve different purposes without requiring shape changes, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining structural simplicity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the clamping spring is designed with two actuating areas, then the functionality is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping leg is segmented into two distinct actuating areas with different geometries. The first actuating area features a T-shape cross-section for linear actuation, while the second actuating area has a different cross-section for pivotable actuation. This segmentation allows each area to be optimized for its specific function while remaining part of the same clamping spring structure
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
This design enables the clamping spring to be used with diverse actuating elements, increasing its functionality and allowing for flexible use in different connection arrangements without major structural changes, with self-locking mechanisms ensuring secure positioning.
Implementation Method 1
a clamping spring (100) for clamping an electrical conductor to be connected (205) against a current bar (210)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a clamping spring (100) for clamping an electrical conductor to be connected against a current bar (210), comprising a retaining leg (110), an arc-shaped section (111), and a clamping leg (112) connected to the retaining leg (110) via the arc-shaped section (111), wherein the clamping leg (112) is pivotably movable relative to the retaining leg (112) by means of an actuating element (211, 211'), and wherein the clamping leg (112) has a first end (114) with which the clamping leg (112) is connected to the arc-shaped section (111), and a second end (115) opposite the first end (114) on which a clamping edge (116) is formed.wherein the clamping leg (112) has a first actuation area (117) for actuating the clamping leg (112) by means of the actuating element (211) and a second actuation area (118) spaced apart from the first actuating area (117) for actuating the clamping leg (112) by means of the actuating element (211').