Lock Catch Opening Switch for Vibration-Stable Energy Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing switches face reliability issues due to incorrect operation of energy storage modules caused by factors such as vibration, leading to unintended disconnection of circuits.
Innovation Solution
An opening switch design featuring a lock catch assembly with a barrier wall and transition wall that enhances stability by promoting abutment and separation of energy storage arms, using elastic components and a remote circuit breaker mechanism to ensure reliable energy storage and release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional switch buckle is used to lock the energy storage module, then the structure is simple, but the reliability deteriorates due to incorrect operation caused by vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The lock catch assembly is divided into multiple functional components: a lock catch body with barrier wall for locking, a transition wall for controlled release, and a guide inclined wall for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function reliably, preventing vibration-induced misoperation while maintaining manageable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The barrier wall acts as an intermediary element between the lock catch assembly and the energy storage module. It provides a stable locking interface that prevents direct contact and potential misoperation caused by vibration, while still allowing controlled energy transfer when needed
2Stability of the object's composition
If the energy storage module is designed to be easily released, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability deteriorates due to unintended disconnection from vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier wall is designed with a specific geometry that creates preliminary resistance to unintended release. The wall's shape and positioning are optimized to counteract vibration forces before they can cause disconnection, while still allowing deliberate release operations to overcome this resistance when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The lock catch assembly uses parameter optimization in the barrier wall design, including its height, angle, and positioning relative to the energy storage module. These parameters are carefully selected to provide sufficient locking stability against vibration while maintaining ease of deliberate operation
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design improves the stability and anti-interference capabilities of the switch, preventing accidental openings and ensuring accurate energy storage and release, even under vibration, thereby enhancing safety and control accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic component is further included. One end of the first elastic component is connected to the lock catch assembly, and the other end is connected to the base. The first elastic component is configured to provide a tendency for the lock catch assembly to rotate toward the energy storage arm.
Implementation Method 2
The energy storage assembly includes a rotating member that is rotatably connected to the base and a second elastic component that is connected to the rotating member. The energy storage arm is located at one end of the second elastic component. The rotating member is driven to rotate to enable the energy storage arm to abut against the barrier wall, so that the second elastic component is compressed, and the energy storage assembly is in the energy storage state.
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AI summary
An opening switch and a remote circuit breaker are provided. The opening switch includes a base, and an energy storage assembly and a lock catch assembly that are disposed on the base; the energy storage assembly is disposed on an inner wall of the base, one end of the lock catch assembly is hinged to the base, a lock catch protrusion is disposed on the lock catch assembly, and the lock catch protrusion includes a barrier wall; and when the barrier wall is configured to abut against an energy storage arm of the energy storage assembly, under an action force of the energy storage arm, the lock catch assembly has a rotation tendency, so that the energy storage assembly maintains an energy storage state.