Electromagnetic Switching Device with Elevated Central Areas
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electromagnetic switching devices often present unclear allocation of conductors during wiring, leading to potential incorrect connections and accessibility issues with integrated extra modules.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of first and second central areas between main connecting areas, with the first central area being more elevated, serving as an auxiliary and control connecting area respectively, and a cable duct covered by a removable cover, allows for clear conductor allocation and easy integration of extra modules without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If connectors are disposed directly side by side or in multiple planes, then the device can accommodate multiple conductors, but the allocation of individual conductors to corresponding connectors becomes unclear to the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension to the connector arrangement by creating elevated central areas between the main connecting areas. This dimensional change allows the central areas to be visually distinguished from the main connecting areas, providing clear visual guidance for conductor allocation while maintaining the ability to accommodate multiple conductors in different planes and positions.
2Volume of moving object
If extra modules are integrated in the enveloping contour of the switching device, then the design becomes compact, but the extra modules become difficult to access or require additional tools for disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the device structure by creating a removable cover that can be separated from the housing. This segmentation allows the extra modules to be accessed by simply removing the cover without requiring additional tools or disassembling the entire device, while still maintaining a compact integrated design when assembled.
3Ease of manufacture
If the device structure is simplified to improve manufacturing, then the clarity of conductor allocation and accessibility of components may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating elevated central areas with specific visual characteristics that differ from the main connecting areas. This local differentiation provides clear visual guidance for conductor allocation without requiring complex overall device structure, maintaining ease of manufacture while improving operational clarity.
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment of the present invention discloses an electromagnetic switching device including a housing including a mounting side and a connector side opposite the mounting side. The connector side includes one first and second main connection area for connecting first and second main lines to first and second fixed main contacts disposed in the interior of the housing. In the interior of the housing, movable main contact bridges are disposed via which one main current path each main current path includes one of the first fixed main contacts, one of the second fixed main contacts, and one of the main contact bridges. The main connection areas are located opposite one another. One first and one second central area are disposed between the main connection areas. The central areas each extend from the first to the second main connection area. The central areas are elevated relative to the main connection areas and disposed next to one another viewed from the first to the second main connection area. The first central area is more elevated relative to the main connection areas than the second central area.