Integrated Conductor Terminal for Miniaturized Spring Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing conductor terminals are not effectively miniaturized for connecting small cross-section electrical conductors and require multiple components, including busbars, leading to complex assembly and higher costs.
Innovation Solution
The conductor terminal design incorporates insulating material for counter bearings and a one-piece metal part with clamping springs, eliminating the need for separate busbars, allowing for simple and cost-effective assembly and miniaturization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional conductor terminal design with separate busbars and multiple components is used, then the terminal can connect electrical conductors, but the assembly becomes complex and miniaturization is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the busbar and clamping spring into a single integrated component made of electrically conductive material. The busbar serves dual functions as both the electrical conductor and the clamping mechanism, eliminating the need for separate busbar and spring components. This merging reduces the total component count and simplifies assembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated busbar-spring component performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides electrical conduction, mechanical clamping force through spring action, and structural support for the terminal connection. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated components for each function, reducing overall device complexity.
2Volume of moving object
If traditional conductor terminal design with multiple separate components is used, then the terminal can connect electrical conductors, but miniaturization for small cross-section conductors becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the busbar and clamping spring into one integrated component, the patent significantly reduces the overall volume required for the terminal. The elimination of separate components and their associated mounting structures allows for compact design suitable for small cross-section conductors.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring element is integrated within or as part of the busbar structure, with the spring bows and legs forming a compact nested arrangement. This nesting allows the clamping mechanism to be contained within the minimal space required, enabling miniaturization while maintaining functional integrity.
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 design minimizes contact resistance, increases current-carrying capacity, and simplifies assembly while securely clamping small conductors, suitable for applications with low currents and miniaturized designs.
Implementation Method 1
a first clamping spring and a first counter bearing, between which a first clamping point is formed where the first electrical conductor can be clamped between the first clamping spring and the first counter bearing
Implementation Method 2
The current transmission between the first and second spring-loaded clamping connection then takes place via the first and second clamping spring and their electrical connection
Data Source
AI summary
A conductor terminal having a housing, a first spring-loaded clamping connection connecting a first electrical conductor, and a second spring-loaded clamping connection connecting a second electrical conductor. The first spring-loaded clamping connection is electrically connected to the second spring-loaded clamping connection. The first spring-loaded clamping connection has a first clamping spring and a first counter bearing, between which a first clamping point is formed where the first electrical conductor can be clamped between the first clamping spring and the first counter bearing. The second spring-loaded clamping connection has a second clamping spring and a second counter bearing, between which a second clamping point is formed where the second electrical conductor can be clamped between the second clamping spring and the second counter bearing. The first clamping point and the second clamping point are arranged in the interior of the housing at a distance from outer walls of the housing.