Spring-Loaded Electrical Connector for Tolerance-Stable Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electrical connection methods for vehicles, such as agricultural and large transport vehicles, are costly due to the need for specific tools and are sensitive to manufacturing tolerances, leading to unreliable connections.
Innovation Solution
An improved electrical connection device featuring a base with a spring and shaft that applies compressive force for contact with an external support, utilizing conical geometries and annular clamping pieces to securely connect and transmit electric potential without requiring specialized tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a central pivot with rubbing terminal is used for electrical connection, then the connection can be established, but the solution becomes costly due to specific tools required and manufacturing tolerances affect reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism automatically applies compressive force to maintain reliable electrical contact between the terminal and the support's external ring, eliminating the need for external tools or complex adjustment mechanisms. The system self-regulates the contact pressure to ensure consistent connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the complex tooling and multi-terminal system from the conventional solution, reducing it to a single integrated terminal with spring mechanism that achieves reliable connection without requiring specialized tools or complex assembly procedures.
2Ease of manufacture
If a rubbing terminal is used to contact the external ring, then electrical connection is possible, but manufacturing tolerances cause improper contact and unreliable connections
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism dynamically adjusts the contact pressure parameter, compensating for variations in manufacturing tolerances. By applying continuous compressive force, the system ensures proper electrical contact even when dimensional variations exist in the supporting element or terminal components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static rigid connection to a dynamic spring-based connection that can adapt to manufacturing tolerances. The spring's elasticity allows the terminal to maintain optimal contact pressure despite variations in component dimensions, ensuring reliable electrical connection.
3Reliability
If multiple terminals and specific tools are used for connection, then electrical connection can be established, but the manufacturing cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the functions of multiple terminals and tooling requirements into a single integrated terminal assembly with an internal spring mechanism. This consolidation maintains reliable electrical connection while eliminating the need for specialized tools and reducing the number of components that increase manufacturing cost.
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 solution enables a reliable, simple, and effective electrical connection to existing power supplies, reducing manufacturing costs and dependency on precise tolerances, allowing for easy assembly and efficient power supply to devices like lighting systems.
Implementation Method 1
a base (1) that incorporates a spring (19) and a shaft (11) enabled for receiving and transmitting the electric potential difference
Implementation Method 2
a shaft (11) enabled for receiving and transmitting the electric potential difference from the external support
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical connection device is enabled to be linked materially and electrically to an external support that has an electric potential difference, and at the same time enabled to be linked materially and electrically to an external electrically operated device, and therefore for transmitting electric potential between the external support and the external device, which includes a base that incorporates a spring and a shaft enabled for receiving and transmitting the electric potential difference from the external support and is arranged and enabled on the same base in order to make electrical contact with the support of a compressive force on the spring.