Conductive Slip Ring Axial Terminal Arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing conductive slip rings face challenges in arranging terminals effectively and facilitating electrical connections, leading to a lack of compactness and efficient connection methods.
Innovation Solution
The conductive slip ring features a first terminal group with a first and second terminal, where the first terminal has a first contact portion and extension portion, and the second terminal has a second contact portion and extension portion, arranged to be in rotating contact along an axial direction, allowing for a compact structure and improved connection efficiency through molded parts and bearing systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If multiple cylindrical terminals are arranged in conventional ways, then electrical connection functionality is achieved, but the structure becomes bulky and connection efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from conventional planar terminal arrangements to a three-dimensional configuration where terminals are distributed along the axial direction of the rotary element. Multiple contact portions are positioned at different axial locations, enabling vertical stacking and more efficient space utilization, thereby achieving a compact structure without compromising connection efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested arrangement where extension portions of terminals are inserted into corresponding receptacles or housing structures. The first extension portion extends through the second contact portion and is inserted into the second extension portion, creating a nested configuration that reduces overall volume while maintaining electrical connection functionality
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 arrangement results in a more compact structure and facilitates easier electrical connections, reducing rotation resistance and improving contact reliability between terminals, making it suitable for continuous rotation applications.
Implementation Method 1
The third terminal is in rotating contact with the first annular contact surface of the first terminal. The fourth terminal is in rotating contact with the second annular contact surface of the second terminal.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure disclosed a conductive slip ring including a first terminal group and a second terminal group. The first terminal group includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has a first contact portion provided with a first annular contact surface. The second terminal has a second contact portion provided with a second annular contact surface. The second terminal group includes a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The third terminal is in rotating contact with the first annular contact surface of the first terminal. The fourth terminal is in rotating contact with the second annular contact surface of the second terminal. The first annular contact surface and the second annular contact surface are spaced apart from each other along an axial direction of the conductive slip ring. As a result, structure of the conductive slip ring can be made in a more compact manner.