Connection Adapter for Stacking Mixed Connector Panel Types
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently and securely connecting electrical connector panels of various structural types in a space-saving and accessible manner, especially in complex electrical devices with limited installation space.
Innovation Solution
A connection adapter with a housing made of insulating material, featuring fastening mechanisms for different structural types on its stacking front and back, allowing for the secure stacking and adaptation of electrical connector panels, along with adapter parts for precise alignment and electrical connection mechanisms for voltage supply and communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple electrical connector panels of various structural types are arranged closely to one another in limited installation space, then space utilization and accessibility are improved, but mechanical stability and secure connection become more difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The connection adapter is designed with universal adaptability to connect different structural types of electrical connector panels (e.g., rectangular, square, triangular) through a single standardized interface. The adapter housing includes multiple adapter parts (first adapter part, second adapter part) that can accommodate various connector panel configurations, allowing diverse connectors to be arranged closely while maintaining reliable mechanical connections through standardized fastening mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If connector panels of various structural types are arranged in a compact configuration, then accessibility for fitting is improved, but the complexity of mechanical fastening increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection adapter serves as an intermediary component between different structural types of electrical connector panels. It provides standardized fastening mechanisms (such as latching mechanisms, snap-fit connections, or screw threads) that simplify the connection process. The adapter acts as a mediator that translates various connector panel structures into a common interface, reducing fastening complexity while maintaining accessibility for fitting operations.
3Area of stationary object
If electrical connector panels are stacked in a stacking direction to form higher-level arrangements, then space-saving is achieved, but securing against vibrations and heavy stresses becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The connection adapter incorporates preliminary action through its fastening mechanisms that are designed to pre-secure the electrical connector panels in the stacking direction before vibrations or heavy stresses occur. The adapter includes features such as pre-positioning elements, clamping mechanisms, or locking features that establish secure mechanical connections in advance, ensuring that the stacked connector panels remain firmly attached even under demanding conditions such as heavy vibrations.
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AI summary
A connection adapter for mechanically fastening electrical connector panels of various structural types to one another to form a higher-level connector arrangement includes a housing on which first fastening mechanisms assigned to a first structural type are arranged on the stacking front and second fastening mechanisms assigned to a second structural type are arranged on the stacking back. The first fastening mechanisms are provided for fastening a first electrical connector panel of the first structural type against a stacking direction to the connection adapter. The second fastening mechanisms are provided for fastening a second electrical connector panel of the second structural type in the stacking direction to the connection adapter. A connector arrangement includes the connection adapter and at least one electrical connector panel.