Modular Smart Circuit Breaker With Detachable Measurement Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing smart circuit breakers require complete replacement when parts are damaged, leading to high replacement costs and limited application scenario diversification.
Innovation Solution
A smart measurement circuit breaker design featuring a detachable connection between the circuit breaker body and smart module through guide grooves and connectors, allowing modular replacement and customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the smart circuit breaker uses an integrated structure of the product body and smart electronic unit, then the structural integrity is improved, but the replacement cost increases when parts are damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The circuit breaker is divided into separate modular components: the circuit breaker body and the smart module, connected through a detachable connector. This segmentation allows the smart module to be replaced independently without replacing the entire circuit breaker, reducing replacement costs while maintaining structural integrity through the connector design.
2Ease of manufacture
If the smart circuit breaker uses an integrated structure, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the application scenario diversification is limited
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the circuit breaker into a standard body and interchangeable smart modules, the design enables different smart modules to be developed for different application scenarios while using the same proven circuit breaker body, thus diversifying applications without repeating manufacturing processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The circuit breaker body is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of smart modules through the standardized connector interface. This universality allows a single circuit breaker body design to serve multiple application scenarios by simply changing the smart module.
3Ease of repair
If the circuit breaker body and smart module are detachably connected, then the module replacement flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A connector is introduced as an intermediary component between the circuit breaker body and the smart module. This connector simplifies the detachable connection by providing a standardized interface with guide grooves and engagement features, making the replacement process straightforward while managing the complexity of the detachable connection mechanism.
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AI summary
Disclosed in the present application is a smart measurement circuit breaker, comprising a circuit breaker body, a connector and a smart module, wherein a first groove and a second groove are respectively defined on the circuit breaker body and the smart module; the connector comprises a first side and a second side which are arranged opposite each other. Detachable fixed connections between the smart module, the circuit breaker body and the smart module are realized by means of guide grooves of the connector and the grooves, which enable flexible replacement when the smart module fails, and reduce the replacement cost of the smart measurement circuit breaker.