Integrated Electromechanical Device Contact Arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electromechanical devices require larger circuit boards and additional connectors for multiple overlapping boards, increasing space and costs due to the need for electrical connections between them.
Innovation Solution
An integrated electromechanical device with a support body, fixed and variable position contacts, and control circuits that allow for electrical connections without external connectors by transitioning between predetermined conditions, enabling the elimination of internal connectors and reducing circuit board area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple overlapping circuit boards are used to create integrated products, then product functionality is improved, but space requirements and manufacturing costs increase due to the need for connectors and mounting areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple circuit board functions into a single integrated electromechanical device. The support body integrates multiple fixed contacts, variable position contacts, and control circuits that previously required separate circuit boards and connectors. This merging eliminates the need for multiple overlapping boards while maintaining product functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated electromechanical device performs multiple functions within a single component. The support body with its plurality of fixed contacts, variable position contacts, and control circuits can replace multiple specialized circuit boards, providing universal functionality that reduces overall space requirements.
2Reliability
If connectors are added to connect multiple circuit boards, then electrical connectivity is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple connectors and circuit board interfaces into a single integrated support body structure. The fixed contacts and variable position contacts are built into the support body, eliminating the need for separate connectors while ensuring reliable electrical connectivity between different functional elements.
3Area of stationary object
If variable position contacts and control circuits are integrated into the support body, then space efficiency is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support body is designed with distinct segments for fixed contacts, variable position contacts, and control circuits. This segmentation allows each component to be positioned and manufactured with specific precision requirements, making the overall integration more manageable while maintaining space efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
An integrated electromechanical device is described, including a support body, a first and a second fixed contact, a first, second, third, and fourth variable position contact, a first and a second control circuit, and a first, second, third, and fourth signal conductive terminal. A first control conductive terminal is connected to the first control circuit, and a second control conductive terminal is connected to the second control circuit. The first, second, third, and fourth variable position contacts and the first and second fixed contacts are arranged such that, in any positioning configuration of the first and second and third and fourth variable position contacts, the first and second fixed contacts are in a condition of electrical isolation therebetween. Connection end regions of the first and second control conductive terminal are on a first connection plane, and connection end regions of each signal conductive terminal are on a second connection plane.