Magnetic Connection Module for Electrical Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in properly connecting electrical modules due to lack of intuitive connection mechanisms, leading to potential damage and increased complexity, especially in applications like solar energy systems where improper connections can be costly or irreversible.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with a registration feature and magnetically connected terminals that align and disconnect based on magnetic polarity, facilitating easier and safer connections between electrical modules by ensuring proper alignment and disconnection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional electrical module connection methods are used, then users can connect modules, but users require high technical sophistication and attention to avoid damage
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system performs self-alignment and self-protection through magnetic forces. The magnets automatically guide the modules into proper alignment and the registration features prevent improper connections, eliminating the need for user technical knowledge or attention during the connection process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical alignment and connection procedures with a magnetic field-based system. Magnets provide automatic alignment forces, and the magnetic interaction guides the connection process, substituting the need for user skill with physical field guidance.
2Ease of operation
If manual connection procedures are used, then electrical modules can be connected, but improper connections can cause damage beyond repair
Solution Approach 1:
The registration features and magnetic alignment system prevent improper connections before damage can occur. The physical registration features block misaligned connections, and the magnetic forces guide proper alignment, eliminating the harmful possibility of user error before it can cause damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system protects itself from improper connections through built-in mechanical and magnetic guidance. The registration features and magnetic fields automatically prevent damage by ensuring only proper connections can be made, without requiring user awareness or caution.
3Reliability
If traditional connection methods are used, then electrical modules can be connected, but the process requires significant user attention and technical knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex manual alignment procedures with simple magnetic attraction and mechanical registration. The magnetic forces handle the complex alignment task automatically, while the registration features provide simple snap-fit connection, reducing the perceived complexity for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic fields and registration features act as intermediaries between the user and the electrical connection. These intermediaries handle the complex alignment and positioning tasks, allowing the user to simply bring the modules together without needing to understand the alignment process.
4Productivity
If users connect electrical modules without proper guidance, then connection can be made quickly, but misalignment can occur causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic alignment system replaces manual precision alignment with magnetic force guidance. The magnets create an invisible guide that automatically pulls the modules into correct alignment, maintaining precision while allowing rapid connection without careful manual positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic fields and registration features are pre-configured to guide alignment before the actual connection occurs. This preliminary magnetic guidance ensures proper alignment is established automatically as the modules approach each other, preventing misalignment damage while maintaining connection speed.
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 solution simplifies the connection process, reducing the need for technical sophistication and attention from users, thereby minimizing damage risks and improving connection reliability and safety.
Implementation Method 1
The connection magnet is configured to be magnetically attracted to the magnet, depending on magnetic polarity and once the electrical module is positioned relative to the connection module. This is done in such a way that the connection registration feature is positioned in registered alignment with the registration feature
Implementation Method 2
The connection magnet is also configured to be magnetically repelled from the magnet, depending on magnetic polarity and once the electrical module is positioned relative to the connection module. This is done in such a way that the connection registration feature is positioned in unregistered alignment with the registration feature
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus is for use with an electrical module. The apparatus includes a connection module having a connection housing enclosing a connection electrical circuit. A connection registration feature is configured to be in registered alignment with a registration feature of the electrical module. A connection circuit terminal is electrically connected to the connection electrical circuit. A connection magnet is configured to be magnetically attracted to (or magnetically repelled from) a magnet of the electrical module.