Distributor Block with Stacked Connection Points for Compact High-Current Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional distributor blocks with two connection points on the connection side either have an unfavorable large overall width or can only handle currents below a certain threshold due to small bore diameters, limiting their application in electrical installations.
Innovation Solution
A distributor block design featuring a fixing part that can be moved against the underside of a clamping body, allowing two connection points, one circular and one rectangular, to be arranged in different levels, enabling the connection of both round and flat conductors and supporting higher current intensities like 250 amperes while maintaining a compact width.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two connection points are provided on the connection side in the same plane, then both round and flat conductors can be connected, but the overall width increases to an unfavorable extent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by arranging the two connection points in different levels (vertical stacking) rather than in the same plane. The first connection point is positioned at a higher level while the second connection point is positioned at a lower level, allowing both round and flat conductors to be connected without increasing the overall width of the distributor block.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two connection points are provided on the connection side next to each other, then both round and flat conductors can be connected, but only bores with comparatively small diameter are possible, limiting current intensity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by positioning connection points at different vertical levels. This spatial arrangement allows each connection point to have an adequately large bore diameter for high current transmission (250 amperes or more) while still accommodating both round and flat conductors through the respective connection points.
3Length of stationary object
If only one connection point is provided on the connection side, then the overall width remains small, but the distributor block cannot handle higher current intensities requiring larger conductor cross-sections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent overcomes this limitation by providing two connection points arranged in different levels. This vertical arrangement allows the distributor block to accept conductors with larger cross-sections (120 mm² or more) for high current transmission while maintaining a compact overall width suitable for mounting in distribution boxes.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a distributor block (10), comprising at least one connection side (12) with a first and a second connection point (14, 16) provided thereon, the first and second connection points (14, 16) permitting the detachable connection of an electrical conductor, a fixing part (32) that can be moved relative to a lower side (30) of a clamping body (24) and serves as the site of the first connection point (24), and an intermediate space that remains between a stop and an upper side of the fixing part (32) and serves as the site for the second connection point (16). According to the invention, a rectangular insertion opening (22) for connecting flat conductors is provided for the second connection point (16).