Conductive Module Branch Routing With Main Line Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional conductive modules experience deteriorated assembling workability due to reaction forces from bending the branch portion of the circuit conductor, causing the main line portion to rise and complicating the assembly of the cover member.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a main line locking portion that locks the main line portion at a prescribed position, suppressing its return to the original shape after bending, thereby stabilizing the branch portion's shape and facilitating the assembly of the cover member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the branch portion is bent and routed within an elastic range to connect the main line portion to the bus bar, then the circuit conductor component achieves flexibility and proper routing, but the main line portion rises due to reaction force from bending, deteriorating assembling workability of the cover member
Solution Approach 1:
The housing member includes a main line locking portion that applies a preliminary counteracting force to prevent the main line portion from rising due to the reaction force generated when the branch portion is bent. This preliminary anti-action ensures the main line portion remains stable at the prescribed position during assembly, resolving the contradiction between maintaining flexibility through bending and ensuring ease of assembly.
2Reliability
If the branch portion is bent into a prescribed shape to route between the main line portion and terminal fitting, then proper electrical connection is achieved, but the reaction force causes the main line portion to rise, complicating cover member assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The main line locking portion provides preliminary counteraction to the reaction force generated by bending the branch portion, preventing the main line portion from rising and maintaining assembly simplicity while ensuring reliable electrical connection through proper routing of the branch portion.
Solution Approach 2:
The main line locking portion acts as an intermediary element between the main line portion and the housing member, mediating the effect of the reaction force from the bent branch portion to prevent unwanted movement of the main line portion during assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Improves the assembling workability of the cover member by maintaining the main line portion at a fixed position, allowing for seamless integration with the housing member without interference from the main line portion's movement.
Implementation Method 1
the branch portion is bent and routed in a prescribed shape within an elastic range between the main line portion at the prescribed position and the bus bar
Data Source
AI summary
A plurality of bus bars; a circuit conductor component that includes a circuit conductor; a housing member that houses the bus bar and the circuit conductor component; and a cover member that is assembled to the housing member are provided, and the circuit conductor component includes a main line portion in which the circuit conductor is wired and is housed at a prescribed position in the housing member, and a branch portion that branches the circuit conductor from the main line portion and is bent and routed in a prescribed shape within an elastic range between the main line portion at the prescribed position and the bus bar, and the housing member is provided with a main line locking portion that locks the main line portion at the prescribed position.