Electrical Module Mounting Interface With Arch Bridge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home electrical network devices face issues with ergonomic wire connections, space occupancy, and mechanical stress on electrical modules due to retaining springs, leading to potential module offset and deformation.
Innovation Solution
A mounting interface with an arch or bridge configuration that guides and centers the electrical module during insertion, applying mechanical constraints offset from the electrical connection area, reducing stress on the module and allowing easier connection verification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If retaining springs are used to fix the application module to the mounting plate, then the module can be easily installed and removed, but the wires generate forces that push the module out of the mounting box, causing offset or difficulty in insertion
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates the fixation function from the electrical connection function. The mounting plate with fixation claws handles mechanical retention, while the power module with recessed connection area handles electrical connections. This segmentation allows wires to be connected without generating forces on the module body, eliminating the pushing-out effect while maintaining easy installation via the fixation claws.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the electrical connection area from the main body of the power module by creating a recessed connection area. This allows the connection to be made in a dedicated zone that is offset from the module's center of gravity and fixation points, preventing wire-induced forces from affecting module positioning while keeping the module securely held by the fixation claws.
2Device complexity
If claws are directly anchored by screw to the electrical module, then the mounting interface is simplified, but the claws generate high compression forces on the module that can deform it, especially damaging fragile electronic components
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the connection area for the claws from the main body of the power module by providing a recessed connection area. This allows the claws to be anchored to the mounting plate in a position that is offset from the module's sensitive electronic components, reducing compression forces on fragile parts while maintaining a simplified mounting interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention prepares the mounting plate with pre-positioned connection areas and fixation claw mounting holes before the module is installed. This preliminary preparation allows the claws to be anchored in optimal positions that minimize stress on the module while simplifying the installation process, as the mounting plate is already configured to receive the module in the correct orientation and position.
3Adaptability or versatility
If long wires are used to connect external network to the power module, then connection flexibility is improved, but the wires occupy too much space in the mounting box
Solution Approach 1:
The invention utilizes the third dimension (depth) by creating a recessed connection area in the power module. This allows wires to be routed through and connected in a recessed zone that is offset from the module's front face, enabling shorter wire lengths to be used while maintaining connection flexibility and significantly reducing the space occupied by wires in the mounting box.
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AI summary
This invention relates to a mounting interface (1) for fixing an electrical module (2) to a wall, wherein said mounting interface (1) has a main plane (3), which is parallel to the wall when the mounting interface (1) is in its normal mounted position, and also has a central opening, parallel to the main plane (3) and through which the electrical module (2) can be inserted in the mounting interface (1). This mounting interface (1) is characterised in that it comprises an arch (5), or bridge, which has internal plug terminals for plugging the electrical module (2) therein, a module receiving cavity or volume is defined between the central opening and the connection arch (5), and said arch (5) comprises external connection terminals (7) which are accessible for inserting external wires from the outside of the module cavity, without passing in said cavity.