Rotatable Electrical Clamp Structure for Stable Conductivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connection clamps exhibit unstable conductive performance, failing to meet user needs.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connection clamp design featuring rotatably connected first and second clamp arms with metal and insulation parts, enhanced by an elastic member and cable connection portions, ensuring stable conductivity and safety through rotatable and snap-fit connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electrical connection clamp uses traditional metal parts and elastic members for structure, then the device can achieve basic clamping function, but the conductive performance becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp arm is divided into multiple independent metal sections (first metal section, second metal section, third metal section) that are electrically connected through conductive joints. This segmentation allows each section to contribute to the overall conductivity while maintaining structural flexibility, resolving the contradiction between reliability and complexity by distributing the conductive function across multiple components rather than relying on a single complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical connection clamp combines metal materials (for conductivity) with insulation materials (for safety) in a composite structure. The metal sections provide stable electrical connection while insulation sections prevent short circuits and ensure user safety. This composite approach directly addresses the conductive performance instability by ensuring consistent electrical pathways through properly selected and arranged materials.
2Reliability
If the clamp arm uses simple rotation connection, then the device structure remains simple, but the connection stability and conductive performance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive joint merges multiple functions into a single component: it provides mechanical rotation connection between metal sections while simultaneously ensuring electrical conductivity. This integration eliminates the need for separate connection and conduction components, improving connection stability without proportionally increasing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotation connection allows the clamp arm to dynamically adjust its position and angle while maintaining stable electrical contact. The dynamic capability enables the clamp to accommodate positioning variations during use, improving connection reliability without requiring overly complex fixed-position mechanisms.
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 design provides stable conductive performance and safety by enhancing electrical conductivity and ensuring secure connections, improving user experience.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic member can be deformed elastically to provide clamping force
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connection clamp includes an elastic member, a first clamp arm and a second clamp arm that are rotatably connected to each other. The first clamp arm includes a first metal part and a first insulation part connected to the outer surface of the first metal part. The first metal part includes a first metal clamping portion and at least one first cable connection portion. The second clamp arm includes a second metal part and a second insulation part connected to the outer surface of the second metal part. The second metal part includes a second metal clamping portion. At least one first cable connection portion is electrically connected to the second metal part. When the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm are in a clamping state, the elastic member can be deformed elastically to provide clamping force.