Inductive Component Latching Device for Adhesive-Free Core Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for manufacturing inductive components with magnetic cores and windings are costly and time-consuming due to the use of adhesive connections or heat caulking, which can damage the core or housing and are mechanically demanding.
Innovation Solution
The use of thrust wire winding techniques to produce windings around a magnetic core without contact, combined with a latching device for adhesive-free mounting of the core to a mounting device, allowing for secure positioning and rapid assembly of the inductive component.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive connections or heat caulking are used to mount the core, then the core is securely fixed, but the manufacturing process becomes costly and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces adhesive connections and heat caulking with a purely mechanical latching system. The latching device with latching elements engages with the core in a form-fit manner, providing secure mechanical fixing without requiring adhesives or thermal processes. This substitution eliminates curing times and complex joining processes while maintaining reliable core fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The latching device is designed to be self-securing through elastic latching elements that automatically engage with the core when pressed together. The elastic elements deform during assembly and then lock into position, providing automatic self-fixing without requiring additional bonding materials or external energy input for curing.
2Reliability
If adhesive connections or heat caulking are used to mount the core, then the core is securely fixed, but production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces expensive adhesive connections and heat caulking processes with a simple mechanical latching system. The latching device uses elastic elements that engage form-fit with the core, eliminating the need for adhesives, curing processes, and specialized equipment. This mechanical approach significantly reduces manufacturing costs while maintaining secure core fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The latching device uses simple elastic elements that can be easily manufactured and replaced if needed. These elastic latching elements are inexpensive components that provide reliable mechanical fixing without requiring expensive adhesives or complex joining processes, making the overall manufacturing cost-effective.
3Reliability
If heat caulking is used to mount the core, then the core is securely fixed, but the core or housing may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces heat caulking with a mechanical latching system that secures the core without applying thermal energy. The elastic latching elements engage form-fit with the core through mechanical deformation and locking, eliminating thermal exposure that could damage the core material or housing. This mechanical approach ensures secure fixation without harmful thermal effects.
4Reliability
If adhesive connections are used to mount the core, then the core is securely fixed, but complex joining processes and curing times are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces adhesive connections with an immediate mechanical latching system. The elastic latching elements engage with the core through form-fit mechanical deformation, providing instant secure fixation without requiring chemical bonding or curing time. This mechanical latching process eliminates the waiting period associated with adhesive curing while maintaining reliable core mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The latching device provides immediate self-securing through elastic elements that automatically lock into position when pressed together with the core. This self-latching mechanism eliminates the need for adhesive application and curing processes, providing instant secure fixation without time loss.
Data Source
AI summary
An inductive component and a method for producing an inductive component are disclosed. In an embodiment the inductive component includes a mounting device, a magnetic core, at least one winding of a wire wound around the magnetic core and a latching device, wherein the core is secured to the mounting device by the latching device.