Electrical Connector Bus Bar Deflection Balance Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
In electrical systems, bus bars experience deflection due to asymmetrically arranged conductive terminals, leading to poor stability and reliability of the electrical connection between the power connector and the bus bar.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connector with an insulating housing featuring balanced terminal arrangements and a balance structure at its ends, which partially bears the forces applied to the bus bar, preventing deflection and ensuring a stable connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conductive terminals are arranged asymmetrically, then the electrical connector can accommodate various terminal configurations, but the bus bar experiences deflection due to unbalanced forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a balance structure that applies counterbalancing force to offset the unbalanced forces from asymmetric terminal arrangements. The balance structure includes counterbalancing elements that generate opposing forces to compensate for the deflection caused by asymmetric terminal contacts, thereby maintaining bus bar stability while preserving terminal configuration flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent intentionally introduces asymmetric balance structures that mirror the asymmetry of the terminal arrangement. The balance structure is configured with asymmetric force distribution that specifically counteracts the unbalanced forces generated by asymmetric terminal contacts, transforming the harmful asymmetry into a balanced system
2Adaptability or versatility
If conductive terminals contact the bus bar differently due to asymmetric arrangement, then various terminal layouts are possible, but the electrical connection reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The balance structure provides counterbalancing forces that ensure uniform force distribution across the bus bar contacts, maintaining consistent electrical connection pressure regardless of terminal arrangement asymmetry, thereby preserving connection reliability while allowing layout flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The balance structure is pre-configured to provide compensatory forces before electrical connection issues can develop. The counterbalancing elements are positioned and sized to preemptively offset unbalanced forces, ensuring stable force distribution and reliable electrical connections from the outset
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a more reliable electrical connection by balancing the forces applied to the bus bar, enhancing the stability and reliability of the connection between the electrical connector and the bus bar, while also allowing for a more compact design and reduced costs.
Implementation Method 1
a balance structure disposed on an end of the insulating housing in the longitudinal direction... which partially bears the forces applied to the bus bar, preventing deflection
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connector is disclosed. The electrical connector has an insulating housing extending in a longitudinal direction and having a first insertion slot and a second insertion slot parallel to the first insertion slot, a plurality of first terminals disposed separately on an upper portion of the first insertion slot along the longitudinal direction, a plurality of second terminals disposed on the upper portion of the first insertion slot and spaced apart from the plurality of first terminals, a plurality of third terminals disposed separately on a lower portion of the first insertion slot along the longitudinal direction, a plurality of fourth terminals disposed separately on an upper portion of the second insertion slot along the longitudinal direction, and a balance structure disposed on an end of the insulating housing in the longitudinal direction.