Retaining-Ring Single-Pin Connector for Modular Rail Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector systems for rail vehicles are heavy and large, making on-site installation and maintenance difficult due to their size and weight.
Innovation Solution
A single-pin and multi-pin connector system where contacts are fixed using a retaining ring, allowing for independent insertion and removal, facilitating easier installation and maintenance by simplifying the construction process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional connector system is used to transmit high electrical currents, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but the weight and dimensions increase, making on-site installation difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The connector system is divided into modular single-pin connectors that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each contact is individually accessible through a retaining ring mechanism, allowing maintenance without replacing the entire connector system, thus reducing overall weight while maintaining reliability
2Reliability
If a traditional connector system is used to transmit high electrical currents, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but the dimensions increase, making on-site installation difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is segmented into modular components with individual contacts accessible through a retaining ring. This allows compact design where multiple contacts are arranged in a space-efficient manner, reducing overall dimensions while maintaining reliable electrical connections for high current transmission
3Stability of the object's composition
If contacts are fixed in a traditional manner, then structural stability is achieved, but maintenance and exchange of contacts becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining ring provides a dynamic fixation mechanism that allows contacts to be securely held during operation but easily removed when needed. The ring can be rotated or actuated to release the contact, enabling quick maintenance and exchange while maintaining stable fixation during normal use
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining ring mechanism is designed to enable easy self-service maintenance. The contact can be removed and reinstalled by simply manipulating the retaining ring, allowing engineers to perform maintenance without specialized tools or complex procedures, thus improving ease of repair while maintaining stability
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables efficient on-site installation of connector systems, meeting insulation resistance, dielectric strength, water-tightness, and vibration test requirements while ensuring reliable electrical connections.
Implementation Method 1
the retaining ring is screwed into the cover until the delimiting protrusion bears against the delimiting portion, thereby fixing the contact housing in the cover by a screw connection
Data Source
AI summary
A male single-pin connector is provided. The single-pin connector includes a contact, which has a contact housing, wherein the contact housing has at least one limiting protrusion on an outer surface; and a cover for receiving the contact, wherein the inner surface of the cover has an inwardly protruding limiting portion and an internal thread portion, wherein the internal thread portion is closer to the insertion side than the limiting portion; wherein the male single-pin connector also includes a retaining ring having an outer thread portion, wherein, after insertion of the contact housing into the cover against the plug-in direction, the retaining ring is screwed into the cover until the limiting protrusion comes into contact with the limiting portion, thereby fixing the contact housing in the cover by a screw connection. A female multi-pin connector and a connector system is also provided. A simple securing of the contact can be achieved using the male single-pin connector and the female multi-pin connector. An independent mounting or removal of the male single-pin connector can be achieved using the connector system, which facilitates assembly.