Multi-functional Container with Dual DIN Guide and Panel Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers for electric and electronic apparatuses are limited in their installation options, requiring specific accessories for DIN guide and panel mounting, which increases costs and assembly time.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional container designed to be installed on both DIN guides and panels without additional accessories, featuring dual attachment means and a user interface device that can be mechanically coupled for accessible data exchange via wireless transceivers, eliminating the need for electric contacts and enhancing insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If accessory adaptation kits are used to enable DIN guide installation, then installation versatility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed with dual attachment systems integrated into its structure: a first attachment system with clamps on opposite sides for DIN guide installation, and a second attachment system with mounting holes for panel installation. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate accessory kits, allowing the same container to be installed on both DIN guides and panels without increasing device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessory adaptation kits are used to enable DIN guide installation, then installation versatility is improved, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container is manufactured with both attachment systems pre-integrated into its structure during production. The clamps for DIN guide attachment and the mounting holes for panel attachment are both built-in from the factory, eliminating the need for on-site assembly of accessory kits and reducing installation time.
3Reliability
If electric contacts are used for data exchange between user interface device and electronic card, then data exchange reliability is improved, but electrical insulation performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical electrical contact system with a wireless communication system. The user interface device and electronic card exchange data via wireless signals (such as RFID, NFC, or other wireless protocols), eliminating the need for physical electrical contacts while maintaining data exchange reliability and improving electrical insulation performance.
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
Enables flexible and cost-effective installation of electric and electronic apparatuses on various mounting configurations, reducing assembly complexity and improving electrical insulation.
Implementation Method 1
first wireless transceiver means, suitable to cooperate with second wireless transceiver means of the electronic card associated with the container, for the exchange of data to be displayed on the user interface device and/or for the transmission of predetermined functioning parameters
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AI summary
Multi-functional container for electric and/or electronic apparatuses comprising a front face, with a first compartment, to house at least one component (16) of the electric and/or electronic apparatus. The container comprises an opposite rear face having first attachment means (34) suitable to attach the container on guide means of a standardized type (36) in a first installation configuration. The multi-functional container also comprises second attachment means (42), suitable to attach the container in a second installation configuration inserted, at least partly, in a housing seating with the front face disposed toward the inside of the housing seating, and a second compartment, suitable to house the component (16) and disposed on the rear face.