Electrical Installation Unit Direct Module Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical installation units for surface mounting are overly complex due to the need for multiple components, including intermediate frames, which increases production costs and part count, making them difficult to integrate seamlessly with domestic installation designs.
Innovation Solution
The electrical installation unit simplifies its structure by directly attaching the radio module to the base plate, eliminating the need for an intermediate frame and allowing for precise arrangement of decorative frames, using a plug-in or snap-in connection and hold-down devices for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an intermediate frame is used to attach the radio module to the base plate, then the module can be securely connected, but the number of parts increases and the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the intermediate frame from the assembly, directly attaching the radio module to the base plate. This extraction of the unnecessary intermediate component reduces part count and structural complexity while maintaining connection security through direct attachment features integrated into the module housing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the functions of the intermediate frame and the module housing into a single integrated structure. The module housing directly incorporates attachment features that previously required a separate intermediate frame, merging multiple components into one unified element.
2Reliability
If multiple components including intermediate frames are used, then the module can be securely mounted, but the production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the intermediate frame function into the module housing, the patent reduces the total number of components that need to be manufactured, stored, and assembled. This consolidation lowers production costs through reduced manufacturing steps, fewer inventory items, and simplified assembly processes while maintaining secure mounting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The removal of the intermediate frame eliminates an entire component category from production, reducing material costs, manufacturing complexity, and assembly time. The direct attachment design achieves mounting security with fewer parts, directly lowering production expenses.
3Reliability
If an intermediate frame is used for connection, then the module can be attached to the base plate, but the number of parts required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the intermediate frame from the assembly, reducing the number of parts from three (base plate, intermediate frame, module) to two (base plate, module). This simplification maintains connection stability through direct attachment features while eliminating the unnecessary intermediate component.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the intermediate frame's mounting function directly into the module housing, combining what were previously separate components into a single integrated unit. This reduces part quantity while preserving the structural stability needed for secure connection.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an electrical installation unit (1) for a surface-type installation, comprising at least one module (2) for wireless data transmission, and further comprising a base plate (3), wherein the installation unit connects the module (2) directly to the base plate (3) in order to reduce the parts that are necessary and to simplify the design.