Laminated Electric Circuit Assembly Kit for Robotic Interconnections

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Solution Overview

Problem

The assembly and disassembly of laminated electric circuits, particularly in distribution boards, require substantial manpower and are difficult to automate due to complex conductor meshes and connections, with existing technologies not addressing issues of versatility and interconnections among layers.

Innovation Solution

A kit comprising insert nuts, step bushings, bushings, threaded head screws, cylinder head screws, screw plugs, connecting screws, and sockets that enable automated or semi-automated assembly and disassembly of laminated electric circuits by forming electric contacts and connections using industrial robots.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If traditional manual assembly methods are used for distribution boards with laminated electric circuits, then the assembly can be completed with existing tools and techniques, but substantial manpower is required and the process is difficult to automate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomation capabilityVSAvoidcomplexity of conductor and contact configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The distribution board is divided into modular components including laminated electric circuits with integrated conductors, contact assemblies, and housing sections. Each layer of the laminated circuit contains pre-arranged conductors that are segmented into functional groups, allowing automated handling and assembly of discrete modules rather than manual wiring of individual conductors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Conductors are pre-arranged and embedded within the laminated electric circuit layers before final assembly. The conductors are pre-positioned in their final locations within the insulating layers, and contact points are pre-prepared on the laminated circuits. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for manual conductor routing and positioning during assembly, enabling automated processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If complex conductor configurations with multiple connecting lugs are used to achieve complete electrical interconnections, then all necessary electrical connections can be made, but the assembly and disassembly processes require substantial manpower and due care

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assembly and disassemblyVSAvoidnumber of conductors and contacts

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple conductors are merged into integrated laminated electric circuit structures where conductive layers are bonded together with insulating materials to form unified assemblies. The conductors, insulators, and support structures are combined into single laminated units that maintain electrical connections while reducing the number of separate components that need to be handled individually during assembly and disassembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The laminated electric circuits are designed with universal connection interfaces that can accommodate different conductor configurations and electrical connection patterns. The same laminated circuit structure can serve multiple functional purposes including electrical conduction, mechanical support, and insulation, reducing the overall quantity of separate components needed in the system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed conductor arrangements are used in laminated electric circuits, then manufacturing precision can be maintained, but versatility and flexibility for integrating nonstandard electric elements are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveversatility for integrating third-party elementsVSAvoidprecision of conductor positioning

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable connection interfaces on the laminated electric circuits. Contact points and conductor terminations are designed to accommodate variations in position and configuration through adjustable mounting mechanisms and flexible connection methods, allowing the fixed laminated structure to adapt to different electrical element requirements while maintaining precise electrical connections.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Adapter components and intermediary connection elements are provided that interface between the fixed conductor arrangements in the laminated circuits and various nonstandard electric elements. These intermediaries maintain the precision of the manufactured laminated circuits while providing flexibility in connecting different types of electrical components, including third-party elements with nonstandard connection requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12620784B2Kit for automated assembling or disassembling of laminated electric circuits

Publication Date: 2026.05.05 DUPLICO D O O

AI summary

A kit or system, which can be used for automated assembling and/or disassembling of laminated electric circuits can be comprised of insulating sheets, line conductors between insulating layers, which may have insulated spacers for structural straightening. Dedicated electric elements can be connected to the structure via the kit elements. The kit or system can comprise: jumpers, insert nuts, step bushings, bushings, threaded head screws or cylinder head screws, screw plugs, connecting screws, and sockets for integration 3rd party elements to the laminated electric circuit.