Electric Fence Connection System with Piercing Fastener
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of electric fences is challenging due to the need to maintain electrical continuity, insulate the fence, and supply power efficiently, making current methods time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An electric fence connection system featuring a body with a slot for a polymer-coated cable and threaded fasteners that pierce the cable for secure electrical connection, along with a power supply cable termination mechanism to simplify the installation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional electric fence installation methods are used, then electrical continuity and insulation can be maintained, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system merges multiple functions into a single integrated unit: the body houses both the cable retention slot and power supply cable termination, while the threaded fastener simultaneously secures the polymer coated cable and establishes electrical contact. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets, cable clamps, and electrical connectors, thereby simplifying the installation process and reducing time requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The threaded fastener serves multiple functions: it mechanically secures the polymer coated cable to the body, provides an electrical connection path from the power supply cable through the body to the fence cable, and acts as a mounting element. This multi-functionality reduces the number of components needed and simplifies installation procedures.
2Reliability
If secure electrical connection is ensured through traditional methods, then electrical continuity is maintained, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The body integrates the cable retention slot and power supply cable termination into a single housing structure. The threaded fastener combines mechanical fastening and electrical connection functions. This merging reduces the number of separate components and connection points, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable electrical continuity through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The threaded fastener's conical tip automatically pierces the polymer coated cable when threaded into the body, creating its own electrical contact path without requiring pre-drilled holes or separate penetration tools. The body's slot automatically retains the cable in the correct position. These self-service features eliminate complex alignment and assembly procedures while ensuring reliable electrical connection.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system facilitates easier and more efficient installation of electric fences by ensuring electrical continuity and power supply, reducing the time and effort required for setup.
Implementation Method 1
The body may be formed to also include a first threaded aperture that extends through the body to the slot. A first threaded fastener may be sized to threadably engage the first threaded aperture. The conical tip of the first threaded fastener may be formed to pierce the polymer coated cable positioned in the slot.
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AI summary
An electric fence connection system includes a body formed with a slot have a predetermined depth. The slot may be formed to receive a polymer coated cable such that at least a portion of the polymer coated cable is surround by the body. The body may be formed to also include a first threaded aperture that extends through the body to the slot. A first threaded fastener may be sized to threadably engage the first threaded aperture. The first threaded fastener may include a head at a proximate end, a conical tip at a distal end and threads along a shaft of the fastener between the distal and the proximate end. The conical tip of the first threaded fastener may be formed to pierce the polymer coated cable positioned in the slot. The body may be formed with a second aperture formed to receive a power supply cable to supply electrical power to the polymer coated cable via the first threaded fastener.