Cup-Shaped Recess Coupling for Electrical Installation Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical/electronic installation devices have a large installation depth and rely on magnetic coupling, which complicates the replacement of printed circuit boards and increases magnetic influences.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a cylindrical, cup-shaped depression in the attachment module for mechanical, electrical, and data-technical coupling, featuring a second electrical printed circuit board with circular sliding tracks, allowing for easy alignment and connection of devices like lights, loudspeakers, and detectors, while reducing magnetic influences by using a locking mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If magnetic coupling is used for connecting electrical/electronic devices, then the connection is simple and quick, but the installation depth increases and magnetic influences are amplified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the magnetic coupling function from the main connection mechanism. A separate coupling magnet is introduced that can be independently positioned in a recess, allowing the printed circuit board to be mounted without requiring deep installation space for magnetic components. This separates the magnetic holding function from the structural connection function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a planar mounting approach to a three-dimensional configuration by creating a cup-shaped recess that receives the coupling magnet. This vertical dimension allows the magnetic coupling elements to be positioned closer together, reducing the overall installation depth while maintaining the magnetic connection functionality.
2Ease of operation
If magnetic coupling is used for connecting electrical/electronic devices, then the connection is simple and quick, but the replacement of printed circuit boards becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic coupling function is extracted and placed in a separate, dedicated component (coupling magnet in recess) rather than being integrated with the printed circuit board mounting structure. This allows the printed circuit board to be removed and replaced independently without dealing with magnetic components, simplifying repair operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is segmented into distinct functional components: the coupling magnet for magnetic attraction, the recess for positioning, and the printed circuit board for electrical connections. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the PCB replacement function separated from the magnetic coupling function.
3Ease of operation
If magnetic coupling is used for connecting electrical/electronic devices, then the connection is simple and quick, but magnetic influences are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic coupling function is extracted and isolated in a dedicated recess, separating the magnetic field generation from the sensitive electronic components on the printed circuit board. This spatial separation reduces magnetic interference with the electronics while maintaining the ease of magnetic connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The cup-shaped recess acts as an intermediary structure that contains and directs the magnetic field, confining it to the connection interface rather than allowing it to spread throughout the device housing. This reduces unwanted magnetic influences on surrounding components.
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 configuration enables a more compact installation depth, simplifies the replacement of printed circuit boards, and reduces magnetic interference, facilitating efficient coupling and operation of various electrical/electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
a coupling magnet (13) arranged in the attachment (A) and designed to generate a magnetic field for holding the electrical/electronic device (G) in the coupled state
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AI summary
An electrical/electronic installation device is proposed, comprising a first functional module designed as an insert, which is to be housed in an installation box and which has several electrical/electronic components and at least one first electrical circuit board in its housing, which is provided on the back with connecting elements for connection to an installation system of a building and on the front with an electrical plug part, which is intended for connecting a second functional module designed as an attachment to be arranged on the wall.For the purpose of creating an electrical/electronic installation device consisting of an insert and an attachment, the attachment of which enables the mechanical, electrical and data-related coupling of many differently designed electrical/electronic devices via a uniform coupling device, the second functional module designed as an attachment has a pot-shaped recess on its front for the releasable coupling of electrical/electronic devices, in which a second electrical circuit board provided with several circularly arranged electrical slip rings is arranged, the electrical slip rings being connected to an electrical socket part which establishes the electrical connections necessary for operation to the first electrical circuit board located in the housing of the insert via the electrical plug part.