Dismountable Electrical Connection Module With Removable Insulating Body
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electrical connection modules are not dismountable without causing damage, as they do not allow conductors to be disconnected without cutting them, and cannot be unplugged without risking destruction of the module or contacts.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connection module with a removably fastened insulating body and releasable conductive inserts, featuring elastically deformable locking springs and snap-fitting mechanisms, allowing separation from the sub-mount and disconnection of conductors without damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional electrical connection modules are used, then reliable electrical connections are ensured, but the modules cannot be dismounted or disconnected without causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection module is divided into separable components: the insulating body with conductive inserts that can be removed from the sub-mount, and the conductor connections that can be disconnected from the inserts. This segmentation enables dismounting and disconnection operations without damaging any component, while maintaining reliable connections during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The module transitions from a fixed, permanent connection state to a dynamic, reversible connection state. The snap-fitting mechanisms and locking springs enable the module to be easily installed and removed, and the conductors to be connected and disconnected, while maintaining stable and reliable electrical connections during operational use.
2Stability of the object's composition
If permanent fastening mechanisms are used, then connection stability is improved, but disassembly and maintenance become impossible without damage
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into modular components (body, inserts, conductors) that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The snap-fitting mechanisms provide stable connections during operation while allowing clean separation when needed for maintenance or repair, eliminating the need for damaging forceful disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows for easy recovery and reuse of all components. The insulating body can be removed from the sub-mount, and the conductive inserts can be removed from the body, enabling complete disassembly for maintenance while preserving all components for reuse, unlike permanent fastening methods that require destruction or damage.
3Ease of operation
If releasable fastening means are introduced, then dismountability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complexity is distributed across simple, standardized snap-fitting mechanisms and locking springs rather than a single complex fastening system. Each component has a simple function, but together they provide the required removable connection capability with maintained stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking springs and snap-fitting mechanisms are self-actuating, requiring no additional tools or complex operating procedures. The components automatically engage and lock into place during assembly and can be easily released by overcoming the spring force, providing self-service fastening that minimizes operational complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe dismounting and disconnection of conductors from the module, facilitating maintenance and repairs without damaging the module or contacts, while ensuring reliable electrical connections.
Implementation Method 1
elastically deformable locking springs
Implementation Method 2
snap-fitting mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
This module for electrically connecting conductors comprises an electrically insulating body comprising means for removably fastening the body in a cavity of a sub-mount and means for mechanically fastening and electrically connecting conductors. It includes, for each conductor, an electrically conductive insert inserted into the body and comprising releasable means for mechanically fastening and electrically connecting the conductors and in that the electrical connection tabs of the module are secured to the insert.