Disconnector Cam Wheel Front Side Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional disconnectors cannot independently switch between front and side operations without additional apparatuses, limiting their operational flexibility and reliability.
Innovation Solution
A disconnector design featuring a cam wheel with cams and pressure elements, a rotatable operating element, and a sliding piece with angular play, allowing independent manual operation from the side without additional apparatuses, enabling seamless switching between front and side operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If operation from the side is made independent, then operational flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The cam wheel is designed to serve multiple functions: it can be operated from the front by the first operating element and from the side by the second operating element. The same cam wheel receives input from both operating directions and controls the switching state, eliminating the need for separate operating mechanisms for front and side operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the front operation mechanism and side operation mechanism into a single integrated system. Both the first operating element (for front operation) and the second operating element (for side operation) act on the same cam wheel, merging two potential separate systems into one unified structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional apparatus is added for side operation, then operational versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to more complex control
Solution Approach 1:
The cam wheel serves as a universal component that responds to both front operation and side operation in the same manner. Regardless of which operating element is used, the cam wheel rotates to the same limit positions to achieve switching on and off, providing consistent and simple operation across different access directions.
3Measurement precision
If manual operation speed is correlated with mechanical movement speed, then control precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to slower switching
Solution Approach 1:
The spring is pre-loaded to store energy before operation. When the cam wheel is rotated to the dead-center position, the spring is already charged and ready to automatically propel the cam wheel to the limit position, eliminating the need for the operator to manually control the entire movement and enabling rapid switching.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism provides self-service by automatically completing the switching action after the operator positions the cam wheel at the dead-center point. The spring force itself performs the work of moving the cam wheel to the limit position, making the system self-actuating and independent of manual force for the actual switching movement.
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
Enables flexible and reliable operation from both the front and side without interference, decoupling operator actions from the speed and force of the disconnector's mechanical movement, thus providing independent manual operation from the side without additional apparatuses.
Implementation Method 1
the operating apparatus operates under the influence of the stored energy of a spring
Implementation Method 2
having two pressure elements which each rest on the external contour (preferably in the sliding form), applying force, and press against the cams, wherein they each produce a torque during rotation of the cam wheel
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AI summary
A disconnector is disclosed, including a first operating element. The operating element is provided with a pivoting element, including a cam wheel which is in the form of a disk and has two opposite cams, with the rotation axis of this cam wheel which is in the form of a disk being at right angles to the axis of the first operating element, and with the cam wheel which is in the form of a disk having two protuberances, which can in each case make contact with the pivoting element in different operating states. In at least one embodiment, the disconnector includes a holding opening, which is arranged on at least one end surface, which is in the form of a disk, of the cam wheel which is in the form of a disk, and including a second operating element, which is fitted in the holding opening, with this second operating element having a body, an operating opening which is located in the center part of the body, and two vane pieces which are fitted on both sides of the body. In at least one embodiment, the second operating element can rotate relative to the holding opening, and can produce a rotatary movement of the cam wheel which is in the form of a disk. The disconnector according to at least one embodiment of the invention can be operated both from the front and from the side, with side operation being independent manual operation.