Function Plan Structuring for Low-Voltage Switching Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complex low-voltage switching device circuit wiring plans become difficult to read and interpret as they grow in size and complexity, requiring effective structuring into manageable sections for documentation and optimization.
Innovation Solution
A method to intelligently structure function plans into sections by analyzing and assigning function modules to minimize external connections, allowing for clear and compact representation, with adjustable section sizes and orientations, and prioritizing function modules of the same type class for optimal distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the function plan is divided into multiple function plan sections, then the readability is improved, but the number of function module external connections increases
Solution Approach 1:
The function plan is divided into multiple function plan sections (pages) to improve readability and manageability. Each section contains a subset of function modules and their connections, allowing the complex circuit wiring plan to be presented in manageable portions while maintaining complete information about all function modules and their interconnections across sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The system determines the optimal number of function plan sections based on the total number of function modules and available space per section. By dynamically adjusting the parameter of section count and the distribution of function modules across sections, the system minimizes the number of external connections while ensuring readability through appropriate segmentation.
2Productivity
If more function modules are placed in each function plan section, then the number of sections is reduced, but the readability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The function plan is systematically segmented into multiple sections based on the available space and the number of function modules. This segmentation ensures that each section contains a manageable number of function modules that can be clearly displayed and read, while the total number of sections is optimized to avoid excessive division.
Solution Approach 2:
The system calculates the optimal number of sections by considering the total number of function modules and the space available per section. This parameter optimization balances the trade-off between reducing the number of sections for productivity and maintaining readability by not over-segmenting the function plan.
3Ease of manufacture
If function modules are distributed without optimization, then the assignment is simple, but the number of external connections increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary determination of the number of function plan sections and pre-assigns function modules to sections before finalizing the circuit wiring documentation. This preliminary assignment optimizes the distribution to minimize external connections while maintaining simplicity in the assignment process through systematic rules based on function module types and connections.
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AI summary
A method is disclosed for structuring a function plan into function plan sections. The function plan includes function modules. Individual function modules are connected to at least one other function module of at least one function module connection. If the function plan exceeds the predefined area of the function plan section, a first determination of the arising function module external connections in an assignment of the individual function modules to the individual function plan sections occurs for each function plan variant, and the individual function modules are assigned to the function plan sections according to the function plan variant having the least possible number of function module external connections.