Distribution Panel Wire Locking Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing distribution panels are difficult to install and require cutting wires for replacement or adjustment, leading to increased costs and inconvenience, especially in space-constrained environments like vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A distribution panel with a housing and a slidable plate mechanism that allows easy locking and releasing of electrical wires, enabling secure installation and adjustment without cutting, using a wire-holding mechanism and strain relief to prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wire organizers with one-way wire-holding mechanisms are used, then wires are secured in place, but wires cannot be easily removed or replaced without cutting
Solution Approach 1:
The wire holder transitions from a static one-way locking mechanism to a dynamic two-way mechanism that allows both securing and releasing of wires. The release button enables the holder to switch between locked and unlocked states, facilitating easy wire removal and replacement while maintaining secure positioning during normal operation.
2Volume of moving object
If distribution panels are installed in cramped spaces like boats or RVs, then space is utilized, but installation and wire replacement becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution panel is divided into modular components including removable covers and individually controllable wire holders. This segmentation allows for easier installation in confined spaces and simplifies maintenance operations, as individual sections can be accessed and worked on without requiring complete disassembly of the entire panel.
3Reliability
If traditional wire securing methods are used, then wires are held in place, but wire adjustment and repositioning is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The wire holder incorporates a dynamic locking mechanism with a release button that enables both secure positioning and easy adjustment of wires. The mechanism allows wires to be firmly held during operation while permitting quick repositioning when needed, providing both stability and flexibility in wire management.
Data Source
AI summary
A distribution panel contains a housing defining a hollow interior having a back panel with a plate configured to be mounted thereto, where the frame is either slidable relative to the back panel and has an open position and a closed position, or includes a portion of a wire-holding mechanism and is configured to be coupled to the back panel, which includes another portion of the wire-holding mechanism.