Distribution Connector Layout for Mixed Conductor Bar Shapes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connection devices lack flexibility in accommodating conductor bars of varying shapes and sizes, leading to increased maintenance and installation costs due to the need for additional devices or tools when changes occur.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connection device with a distribution connector featuring a combination of round and polygonal openings to accommodate conductor bars of different configurations, allowing for versatile connections without requiring additional tools or devices, and a monolithic design for reduced manufacturing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a distribution connector has multiple different types of openings (round and polygonal) to accommodate various conductor bar shapes, then the adaptability and versatility of the device is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution connector is designed with multiple types of openings (round opening for round conductor bars, polygonal opening for rectangular conductor bars) within a single device, enabling one connector to accommodate various conductor bar shapes and sizes. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate connectors, thereby improving adaptability while keeping the overall system simple.
2Ease of manufacture
If the distribution connector is designed as a monolithic piece with multiple opening types, then manufacturing efficiency and cost are improved, but the ease of assembly and repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution connector is designed as a monolithic piece where the round opening, polygonal opening, and wire receptacle are integrated into a single continuous structure. This merging of components into one piece simplifies manufacturing processes and reduces assembly steps, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing costs while maintaining adequate ease of repair through standardized connection interfaces.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an electrical connection device for electrically connecting a plurality of electrical conductors. The electrical connection device (100) comprises a distribution connector (300), the distribution connector (300) comprising a first receptacle (401) , a second receptacle (403), and at least one third receptacle (405). The first receptacle (401) and the second receptacle (403) each are configured to receive a respective conductor bar, in particular high-current conductor bar, through a respective first (411) and second opening (415) in the distribution connector (300). The third receptacle (405) is configured to receive a wire through a third opening (419). The electrical connection device (100) is characterized in that the first opening (411) is round and the second opening (415) is polygonal. The invention relates to a distribution connector for a power distribution block.