Modular Functional Component for Profile Rail Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern component assembly systems in automation technology face challenges in assembly complexity and weight forces on backplates when using fieldbus concepts, requiring a more efficient and simpler assembly method for functional components.
Innovation Solution
A functional component for a component assembly system featuring a housing with a component fastening device for attachment to a support profile rail, modular design with interchangeable upper and lower parts, and a sealing ring to prevent moisture, along with insert sections for tensile force absorption and a locking slide for secure fastening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If fieldbus concepts are used with individual components placed on backplates, then data distribution is improved, but high weight forces are exerted on the backplates
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular functional components that can be independently mounted on support profile rails instead of a single backplate. This segmentation distributes the weight forces across multiple mounting points and eliminates the concentration of forces on one backplate structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate connector systems are used for energy and data distribution, then functional distribution is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Energy and data distribution functions are merged into integrated connector systems within the functional components. The support profile rail system provides both power and data connections through unified interfaces, eliminating the need for separate connector systems and simplifying assembly.
3Ease of operation
If a control cabinet structure is used, then peripheral device connection is enabled, but the system requires a control cabinet which increases complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The support profile rail system serves multiple functions: mechanical support, electrical connection, and data transmission. This universal system eliminates the need for a separate control cabinet structure while maintaining the ability to connect peripheral devices, as the rails themselves provide all necessary interfaces.
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AI summary
The invention concerns a functional component (400) for a component construction system (100) for electrical connection to a bridge module (300) which comprises a housing (421) with a component-securing arrangement (401) for securing the functional component (400) to a support profile rail (200).