Pluggable Connector Through-Opening for Simplified Terminal Block Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical assemblies with pluggable connectors have complex constructions due to the need for multiple parts with different functions, making them difficult to simplify.
Innovation Solution
The electrical assembly incorporates a terminal block with a conductive bar and a pluggable connector that has a central through-opening to receive a conductor adapter, eliminating the need for intermediate parts and simplifying the construction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a pluggable connector is designed as an intermediate plugging part with conducting portion and connecting elements, then it can electrically connect external conductor to conductive bar, but the construction becomes complex with multiple parts having different functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the conductor adapter and pluggable connector into a single integrated unit. The conductor adapter is received within the pluggable connector's receiving space, forming a unified assembly that combines the electrical connection functions of both components. This eliminates the need for separate intermediate parts while maintaining the ability to electrically connect external conductors to the conductive bar.
Solution Approach 2:
The pluggable connector is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating both the connector housing and the conductor adapter as removable components. The receiving space can accommodate different conductor adapters for various conductor types, making the pluggable connector universally applicable to different electrical connection scenarios without requiring multiple specialized components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a pluggable connector has conducting portion and two connecting elements built within, then it can serve as intermediate plugging part, but the number of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional parts into two main removable components: the conductor adapter and the pluggable connector. The conductor adapter integrates the first connecting element for external conductor attachment, while the pluggable connector housing integrates the second connecting element for terminal block attachment. This merging reduces the total number of separate parts while preserving modular functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical assembly is segmented into three main removable parts: the terminal block, the pluggable connector, and the conductor adapter. This segmentation allows each component to be independently manufactured, assembled, and replaced. The conductor adapter and pluggable connector can be removed and replaced as a unit or separately, providing modular flexibility with reduced part count compared to traditional multi-component designs.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical assembly includes a terminal block including a conductive bar having a connection end extending within a receiving recess of the terminal block, a pluggable connector releasably mounted on the terminal block, and a conductor adapter having a receptacle cooperating with the connection end in the mounted position. The connection end of the conductive bar extends in an insertion direction of the pluggable connector in a mounted position within the receiving recess. The pluggable connector has a central through-opening receiving and removably clipping the conductor adapter.