Modular Remote Driver Control Center Tool-less Terminals

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing remote driver control centers (RDCCs) for LED lighting systems require complex wiring, making field repairs difficult, and necessitate special tools for installation and maintenance, leading to inefficiencies in production and serviceability.

Innovation Solution

A next-generation RDCC with a standardized platform featuring tool-less in-line terminals, snap-in power supply holders, and modular design, allowing for easy assembly, reduced wiring errors, and hot swappable power supplies without the need for special tools or powering down the system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional terminal blocks with special tools are used, then reliable electrical connections are achieved, but installation and maintenance become complex and require specialized tools

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation and maintenance ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical terminal blocks requiring Allen wrenches with a spring-loaded clamp mechanism that uses simple insertional force. The spring-loaded design provides reliable electrical contact through elastic pressure without requiring specialized tools for installation or maintenance, thus substituting a complex mechanical system with a simpler one that maintains connection reliability while improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If complex wiring schemes are used, then proper electrical connections are established, but field repairs become difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidfield repair ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the wiring system into modular components with standardized connection points. Each light fixture connection is independent and accessible through the modular housing design, allowing field repairs to be performed on individual units without disturbing other connections. This segmentation enables easy identification and replacement of faulty components while maintaining reliable electrical connections throughout the system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If standardized modular design is implemented, then manufacturing efficiency improves and serviceability enhances, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing efficiencyVSAvoidsystem structural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal modular housing design that serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables tool-less access to electrical connections, facilitates heat dissipation through standardized ventilation, and allows for easy assembly and disassembly. This multi-functional approach consolidates several requirements into a single standardized component, improving manufacturing efficiency and serviceability without significantly increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20230156931A1Remote driver control center

Publication Date: 2023.05.18 INFINILUX CORP

AI summary

An improved modular remote driver control center is provided.