Rotating Marker Carrier for Junction Block Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing marker carrier systems for terminal blocks fail to efficiently identify distinct elements and provide protection or closure for openings, and are not easily adaptable to different sizes and fastening methods.
Innovation Solution
A marker carrier system with a longitudinal device featuring a central thinned portion that can be broken into two parts, allowing for independent use of each part as a marker carrier, and ends that can rotate to alternate marker visibility and provide protection or closure for openings, with cylindrical portions for adaptable fixing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single marker carrier device is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot identify two distinct elements simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The marker carrier device includes a breakable bridge portion that divides the device into two separable parts. This segmentation allows the same device structure to be used for identifying two distinct elements (by breaking into separate carriers) while maintaining structural simplicity when used as a single unit.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a marker carrier device provides identification function only, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot provide protection or closure function for openings
Solution Approach 1:
The marker carrier device is designed to perform multiple functions: identification (by carrying markers), protection (by covering openings), and closure (by blocking access to connection elements). The same structural elements serve both identification and protection functions, achieving multi-functionality without significantly increasing device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device is designed for specific terminal block sizes, then the device structure is optimized, but it is not easily adaptable to different terminal block sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The breakable bridge portion enables the device to be divided into different configurations (single unit or two separate parts) to adapt to different terminal block sizes and types, while maintaining a standardized base design that is easy to manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows modification of its effective size and configuration by breaking or keeping intact the bridge portion, enabling adaptation to different terminal block dimensions without requiring multiple specialized device designs.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the device uses fixed fastening method, then the device structure is simple, but it is not adaptable to existing fastening methods on terminal blocks in service
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates multiple fastening mechanisms (clip elements, friction-fit cylindrical portions) that can adapt to different existing fastening methods on terminal blocks, allowing the same device to work with various mounting techniques without increasing complexity.
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AI summary
Reference carrier system for electrical junction block (11) comprising a reference carrier device (1) longitudinal in an extension direction, the reference carrier device (1) comprising a central part with a thinned portion (4) and a first end (2a) in the extension direction and a second end (2b) in the direction opposite to the extension direction, the system comprising a first fixing element (12) configured to be disposed on the junction block (11), the first end (2a) and/or the second end (2b) being configured to cooperate with the first fixing element (12) in a removable manner, the thinned portion (4) being breakable.