Integrated Wiring Terminal with U-Shape Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical components are limited by using either threaded or unthreaded terminals, which restrict their application range and reliability due to separate fabrication and assembly processes, leading to errors and reduced performance.
Innovation Solution
A wiring terminal design that integrates both threaded and unthreaded terminals within the same component, with a U-shape connector, integral fabrication, and elastic pieces for secure and reliable connections, allowing for adaptable use with various conductor types and reducing assembly errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If only one type of terminal (threaded or unthreaded) is used in electrical components, then the fabrication process is simple, but the application range is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines both threaded terminal and unthreaded terminal into a single integrated terminal body. The terminal includes a threaded portion for engaging with threaded connectors and an unthreaded portion for engaging with unthreaded connectors, allowing one component to serve multiple connection types and expand application range without requiring separate terminal configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated terminal is designed to perform multiple functions: it can connect to both threaded and unthreaded connectors, and can accommodate both single-core hard conductors and multi-core soft conductors. This multi-functionality allows a single terminal design to satisfy diverse customer needs and various national standards without requiring separate terminal types.
2Reliability
If threaded terminal and connector are fabricated separately and connected through soldering, then manufacturing is easier, but reliability is reduced due to multiple connection points
Solution Approach 1:
The threaded terminal and connector are fabricated as a single integral component rather than separate parts. This eliminates the need for soldering or other connecting processes between multiple parts, removing potential failure points at connection interfaces and improving overall reliability while maintaining ease of manufacture through one-step fabrication.
3Reliability
If multiple connecting processes are used for terminal assembly, then flexibility in manufacturing is increased, but assembly errors increase and reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the threaded terminal and connector into a single component, the patent eliminates multiple assembly steps and connecting processes. This reduces the opportunity for assembly errors and improves reliability while actually enhancing productivity by simplifying the assembly process to a single operation rather than multiple sequential steps.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a terminal and a corresponding electrical component. The terminal comprises a U-shape connector comprising a first part and a second part opposite to each other, and a third part connecting the first part and the second part; a threaded terminal formed on a first surface of the first part and being integral with the first part; and an unthreaded terminal coupled to a second surface of the first part of the connector, the second surface being opposite to the first surface, and the unthreaded terminal being electrically coupled to the threaded terminal. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, actual needs of different customers can be satisfied and the reliability of the terminal can also be enhanced.