Modular Test System With Pivotable Base For Electrical Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing test systems for electrical assemblies require time-consuming conversions and in-depth knowledge to accommodate assemblies with different designs, making them inefficient for reliable and safe testing.
Innovation Solution
A modular test system with a lockable base module featuring pivotable support members and interchangeable test modules, allowing for quick assembly and fixation of electrical assemblies, along with fine-pitch electrical contacting means for secure connections, enabling easy adaptation to various assemblies and precise environmental control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the test system is modified to accommodate assemblies of different designs, then the adaptability is improved, but the time consumption and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The test system is divided into modular components including a base module, test module, and fixing module that can be independently configured and exchanged. This segmentation allows rapid adaptation to different assembly designs without modifying the entire system, thereby improving adaptability while reducing reconfiguration time.
Solution Approach 2:
The base module serves multiple functions by supporting different test modules and fixing modules through standardized interfaces. The pivotable second support element enables the same structural component to accommodate various assembly configurations. This multi-functionality allows a single test system to handle multiple assembly designs without time-consuming modifications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the test system is modified to accommodate assemblies of different designs, then the adaptability is improved, but the operational difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized interfaces and modular architecture allow operators to exchange test modules and fixing modules without requiring in-depth knowledge of system modifications. The universal base module accepts various configurations through simple module exchange, significantly easing operational difficulty while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The second support element is designed to be pivotable rather than fixed, allowing dynamic adjustment to accommodate different assembly designs. This dynamic capability enables operators to adapt the system to various configurations through simple mechanical movement rather than complex reconfiguration procedures.
3Reliability
If the electrical assembly is securely fixed in the test system, then the reliability is improved, but the replacement time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing function is separated into a dedicated fixing module with a base cover that can be independently opened and closed. This segmentation allows the electrical assembly to be securely fixed when closed (improving reliability) while enabling rapid access and replacement when opened (reducing replacement time).
Solution Approach 2:
The base cover is designed to pivot dynamically between open and closed positions rather than requiring complex locking mechanisms. This dynamic design ensures secure fixation during testing while allowing quick opening for assembly replacement, resolving the contradiction between reliability and replacement speed.
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AI summary
One aspect concerns a modular test system (10) for testing electrical assemblies, comprising: - a lockable base module (14) comprising: - a first support element (24) designed to receive a test module (216); and - a second support element (28) pivotably mounted relative to the first support element (24), on which a fixing module (222) can be arranged, wherein the second support element (28) can be pivoted relative to the first support element (24) such that the base module (14) can assume a closed state and/or an open state; - a test module (216) that can be arranged on the first support element (24) and which has a base (218) for receiving an electrical assembly to be tested;and - a fixing module (222) that can be arranged on the second support member (28) and which has a base cover (224), wherein in the open state of the base module (14) an electrical assembly to be tested can be replaced and in the closed state of the base module an electrical assembly to be tested that is held in the base (218) is fixed by the base cover (224).