Metal Latching Element for Plug Connector Temperature Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature detection devices for plug connector parts have complex structures, leading to increased production tolerances and potential inefficiencies in heat transfer and mounting processes.
Innovation Solution
A temperature detection device featuring a metal latching element with a sensor mount for securely fastening temperature sensors, allowing for effective heat conduction and simple production, utilizing materials like aluminum, copper, or steel, and incorporating PTC or NTC resistors for temperature monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complex structure is used for temperature detection device, then mounting and heat transfer can be achieved, but device complexity increases and production tolerances become more difficult to control
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature detection device is segmented into distinct functional components: a latching element for mounting and a separate temperature sensor. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the latching element provides reliable mechanical attachment while the sensor handles temperature detection, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining mounting effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The latching element serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical mounting attachment to the contact element and simultaneously acts as a thermal conduction path. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby simplifying the overall device structure while ensuring reliable mounting and effective heat transfer.
2Loss of energy
If direct contact mounting is used, then heat transfer efficiency is improved, but production tolerances become more sensitive
Solution Approach 1:
The latching element acts as an intermediary component between the contact element and the temperature sensor. It provides a standardized interface that mediates the thermal transfer while absorbing manufacturing tolerances through its design features (such as elastic deformation capability), thereby maintaining heat transfer efficiency without requiring extremely tight production tolerances.
Solution Approach 2:
The latching element is designed with specific material properties and geometric parameters (such as elasticity modulus, thickness, and contact area) that can be adjusted to optimize thermal conduction. By carefully selecting these parameters, the device achieves efficient heat transfer while accommodating normal production tolerances without requiring excessive precision.
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
The solution provides a simple, robust, and efficient temperature monitoring system with rapid response times, suitable for high-current charging applications, ensuring effective heat transfer and secure mounting without additional insulation needs.
Implementation Method 1
the latching element comprises metal... allows particularly effective heat conduction... ensures effective heat transfer
Data Source
AI summary
A temperature detection device for a plug connector part includes: a latching element mountable on a contact element of the plug connector part; and at least one temperature sensor. The latching element is made of metal. The at least one temperature sensor is fastened to the latching element by a sensor mount.