LED Controller Connector Assembly for Fast Error-Free Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED controller systems require multiple wires for operation, leading to time-consuming connections and potential human error in connecting wires to correct terminals.
Innovation Solution
A Light Emitting Diode (LED) controller and wiring connector system featuring a rib with first and second posts that extend from opposite ends, allowing for channel and power distribution through trace systems, eliminating the need for multiple wires by using custom PCB breakout boards and Phoenix type terminal block connectors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple wires are used to connect LED controller to terminal connectors, then electrical signals and power can be transmitted between components, but connection time increases and human error in connecting to correct terminals occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate wire connections into a single integrated connector assembly. The connector includes multiple contact elements and insulation elements that are pre-assembled together, allowing all electrical connections to be made through one insertion action rather than connecting multiple individual wires separately. This merging of connection functions resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable electrical connectivity while dramatically reducing connection time and eliminating human error in terminal matching.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is segmented into distinct functional elements including contact elements, insulation elements, and positioning features. Each element serves a specific purpose: contact elements establish electrical connections, insulation elements prevent short circuits, and positioning features ensure correct orientation. This segmentation allows the complex multi-wire connection to be packaged as a single modular unit that maintains reliability while simplifying the connection process.
2Ease of operation
If multiple wires are used for LED controller connections, then electrical connectivity is achieved, but the system becomes more complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple wires and their associated connectors into a single integrated connector assembly. This consolidation reduces wiring complexity by eliminating the need to handle, strip, and connect multiple individual wires. The integrated assembly maintains all necessary electrical connections while presenting a single, simple interface for connection to the LED controller, thereby improving ease of operation without sacrificing connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector assembly acts as an intermediary between the LED controller and the power source/load. Instead of directly connecting multiple wires to the controller terminals, the pre-assembled connector serves as a mediator that encapsulates the complexity of multiple wire connections. This intermediary device simplifies the interface while maintaining the underlying electrical connectivity, making the system easier to operate and install.
Data Source
AI summary
A Light Emitting Diode (LED) controller and wiring connector. The LED controller and wiring connector includes a rib and a plurality of first posts that extends from a first end of the rib. The LED controller and wiring connector includes a plurality of second posts. The plurality of second posts extends from a second end of the rib. The second end is opposite of the first end. The plurality of first posts and the plurality of second posts comprise a plurality of trace systems capable of allowing channel and power distribution from the plurality of first posts to the plurality of posts. One or more first posts of the plurality of first posts are cut to connect to a LED controller. Further, one or more second posts of the plurality of second posts are cut to connect to terminal connectors.