LED Display Plug-In Power Connection for Safe Modular Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

In LED display assembly, the complex wiring and potential safety hazards due to continuous connection of power lines with external power supplies during assembly pose challenges.

Innovation Solution

A plug-in connection device with a power supply plug-in connection structure featuring a receptacle assembly and a plug assembly, equipped with a switch mechanism that allows for easy connection and disconnection of power lines, ensuring safety by preventing energization during assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If flexible and independent power lines are used for connection between adjacent display units, then wiring flexibility is improved, but wiring complexity increases and safety hazards occur due to continuous connection with external power supply

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewiring flexibilityVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power line connection is segmented into modular plug assemblies and receptacle assemblies. Each display unit is equipped with its own power connection module, allowing independent connection and disconnection. This segmentation simplifies the overall wiring system while maintaining flexibility, as each module handles only its local connection without requiring continuous external power supply wiring throughout the entire display wall.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The power line connection transitions from a static continuous connection to a dynamic plugable connection. The plug assembly can be inserted into or removed from the receptacle assembly, allowing the connection state to change dynamically. This enables workers to disconnect power lines during assembly operations, eliminating safety hazards while preserving wiring flexibility when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Use of energy by moving object

If power lines are continuously connected with external power supply during assembly, then power availability is improved, but safety hazards increase due to risk of electric shock during assembly operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower availabilityVSAvoidsafety hazards
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The plug assembly is pre-equipped with power connection components before assembly operations begin. Workers can connect power to individual display units only when needed, rather than having continuous external power supply wiring installed beforehand. This preliminary preparation of modular power connections allows power to be available when required while eliminating the safety hazard of continuous energized wiring during assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The continuous external power supply connection is extracted and replaced with individual plug assemblies at each display unit. This extraction removes the hazardous continuous power wiring from the assembly environment while preserving power availability at specific locations when plugs are connected. The power supply function is separated from the main assembly structure and distributed to individual units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Ease of manufacture

If traditional wiring methods are used for power lines, then connection simplicity is improved, but assembly efficiency decreases due to complex wiring operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection simplicityVSAvoidassembly efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The power line connection components are merged into integrated plug assemblies that include all necessary electrical connections in a single modular unit. This combining of power connection elements simplifies the manufacturing process for each display unit and significantly improves assembly efficiency, as workers only need to connect the integrated plug to the receptacle rather than handling multiple separate wiring components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20230387370A1Plug-in Connection Device of LED Display Device, and LED Display Device
Publication Date: 2023.11.30 LEYARD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a plug-in connection device of an LED display device, and the LED display device. The plug-in connection device includes a power supply plug-in connection structure, wherein the power supply plug-in connection structure includes: a first receptacle assembly including a first base, a first electrically conductive member, and a switch, wherein the switch is able to make the first electrically conductive member in a connected state or a disconnected state; and a first plug assembly including a second base, a second electrically conductive member, and a first driving member, wherein the second electrically conductive member has a first connection position penetrating out of the second base and being in contact conduction with the first electrically conductive member and a first disconnection position retracted into the second base and separated from the first electrically conductive member.