Multiplex Electrical Termination Board for Standing Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical installation methods require electricians to install wires on their knees, leading to injuries and inefficiencies, and existing devices do not allow for the simultaneous installation of multiple termination devices with clear visibility of connections within a junction box.
Innovation Solution
The Knee Saver Multiplex Electrical Device Board allows for the installation of termination devices while standing, with a HUB system that organizes wires and termination devices into a single unit, enabling modular connections and clear visibility of all connections within a junction box, using a dielectric body and Wire Stick Out Grooves to ensure proper wire contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional electrical installation methods are used, then electricians can install wires and termination devices, but they must work on their knees which causes injuries and reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension to the installation process by elevating the work surface from knee-level to standing-height using a portable scaffold or work platform. This dimensional change allows electricians to install termination devices and make wire connections while maintaining an upright posture, eliminating knee injuries and improving both comfort and safety.
2Productivity
If multiple termination devices are installed using traditional methods, then electrical connections can be made, but the process is time-consuming and requires multiple visits
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple termination devices into a single integrated assembly that can be installed as one unit. The modular design allows multiple devices to be pre-assembled with wire connections already made, enabling the electrician to install all devices in a single visit rather than making multiple trips to the site for individual installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs preliminary assembly of termination devices and wire connections in a controlled environment before site installation. Wire stripping, connection making, and device assembly are all performed in advance, so that when the electrician arrives at the site, only the final mounting operation is required, dramatically reducing on-site time and enabling single-visit completion.
3Loss of information
If wire connections are made using traditional methods, then electrical connections can be established, but visibility of connections is poor making error detection difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color-coded wire insulation and colored connection terminals to enhance visual differentiation of wire types and connection points. This color-coding system improves visibility of connections, allows rapid verification of correct wire-to-terminal matching, and enables easy detection of errors through visual inspection without requiring complex testing equipment.
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AI summary
The Knee Saver Multiplex Electrical Termination Device Board is comprised of; a one-piece board, consisting of a combination of several alike/or unlike termination devices, where multiple termination devices are within a single enclosure, which can handle more than one power source, with different amperages, at the same time, and used in conjunction with the Knee Saver U.S. Pat. Nos. 9,960,580, 9,368,948, 10,320,169, and patent application Ser. No. 16/214,239 which is installed, into a single HUB or Dielectric body, without the need to get down on your knees to install receptacles.