Fuse Base Terminal Dual Connection Flexibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fuse base connection terminals lack flexibility in connecting methods, requiring users to choose between nut or bolt connections at purchase, leading to increased costs and limited adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A fuse base connection terminal apparatus with a conductive copper bar, a connection bolt, and a connection nut, allowing for selective connection via either bolt or nut, with a groove for mounting the nut and a bolt mounting hole for threaded connection, enabling two connection methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users purchase fuse bases with a single connection method (nut or bolt), then the device structure remains simple, but users cannot flexibly choose suitable connecting ways on site and must purchase multiple fuse bases for different needs, increasing cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines both nut connection and bolt connection capabilities into a single terminal structure. The terminal includes a nut (330) with threaded holes for bolt connections, and simultaneously provides bolt-like protrusions (321, 322) that can directly receive nuts. This merging of two connection methods into one structure resolves the contradiction by enabling multiple connection options without requiring users to purchase separate fuse bases for each connection type.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal is designed with multi-functional connection capabilities, allowing it to serve both as a nut-mounted terminal and a bolt-mounted terminal. The nut (330) can be connected to external cables via bolts passing through its threaded holes, while the terminal body also provides direct bolt mounting points (321, 322). This universal design enables the same terminal to adapt to different connection preferences and cable types, achieving versatility without proportionally increasing structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users purchase multiple fuse bases with different connecting ways to meet different demands, then connection flexibility is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple specialized fuse bases into a single multi-functional terminal. Instead of requiring users to purchase separate fuse bases for nut connections and bolt connections, this terminal integrates both connection methods within one structure, thereby reducing the quantity of fuse bases needed while maintaining connection flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal achieves universality by incorporating both nut connection and bolt connection capabilities in a single device. The nut (330) with threaded holes enables bolt connections, while the terminal body's protrusions (321, 322) enable direct nut mounting. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for users to purchase multiple specialized fuse bases, reducing overall quantity and cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single terminal structure provides both nut and bolt connection capabilities, then adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal structure merges nut and bolt connection features into a single integrated design. The nut (330) is formed as part of the terminal assembly with threaded holes, and the terminal body includes integrated protrusions (321, 322) for direct bolt mounting. This merging approach allows both connection methods to be manufactured as a unified structure rather than assembling separate components, thereby limiting the increase in manufacturing complexity.
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AI summary
A fuse base connection terminal apparatus comprises a base (1). At least one conductive copper bar (2) is arranged on the base (1). A connection bolt (3) and a connection nut (4) used for selectively connecting to an external cable are arranged in the base. A groove (12) used for mounting the connection nut (4) is arranged under the conductive copper bar (2) on the base. The connection nut (4) is mounted in the groove (12). The connection bolt (3) passes, under the groove (12), through the connection nut (4) and the conductive copper bar (2) sequentially. A top end of the connection bolt (3) extends above the conductive copper bar (2). The apparatus has a simple structure, is convenient and practical, and can provide two different types of cable connection manners, thereby meeting different requirements, saving materials, and reducing costs.