Portable Connector Testing Device for Field Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lab-based connector testing equipment is large and cannot be transported or used in the field, causing delays in maintenance and repair, and existing equipment is complex and unwieldy due to the need to accommodate different connector types.
Innovation Solution
A portable connector testing device and system that includes a connector testing module with at least two test connectors, a measurement module for testing electrical properties, a power module for outputting electrical power, and an outer casing that houses these components, allowing for field testing of connectors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If lab-based multistep testing process is used, then testing comprehensiveness is improved, but device portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple testing functions (visual inspection, conductance testing, physical tests) and equipment components into a single integrated portable testing device. The device incorporates test connectors, measurement modules, power modules, and control modules all in one unit, eliminating the need for separate lab equipment while maintaining comprehensive testing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable testing device is designed to perform multiple testing functions simultaneously - visual inspection through openings, electrical property testing through test connectors, and power supply - all within a single device. This multi-functional design replaces the need for separate specialized equipment while maintaining testing comprehensiveness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing connector testing equipment is designed to accommodate different connector types, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into modular components including a connector testing module with test connectors, a measurement module, a power module, and a control module. Each module can be independently designed and configured for specific connector types, allowing the system to adapt to different connectors without requiring complete redesign of the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements that allow it to adapt to different connector types dynamically. The test connectors and measurement modules can be configured or swapped to match different connector requirements, providing versatility without fixed complex structures.
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a portable connector testing device and a potable connector testing system. The portable connector testing device comprises: a connector testing module comprising at least two test connectors, wherein at least one test connector of the at least two test connectors is configured to receive a connector to be tested, the connector being electrically connected between the at least two test connectors; a measurement module for testing an electrical property of the received connector; a power module for outputting an electrical power to the connector testing module and the measurement module; and an outer casing comprising an inner cavity for accommodating the power module, connector testing module, and measurement module, at respective positions within the inner cavity with said connector testing module accessible through an opening of the outer casing.