Installation Switching Device with Integrated Phase Connection Rail
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing installation switching devices require complex and costly installations due to the need for additional adapters and space-consuming feed terminals, limiting their adaptability and ease of use in various electrical systems.
Innovation Solution
A generic installation switching device with a phase connection rail integrated into its housing, allowing direct mechanical and electrical connection to busbars without adapters, and enabling flexible configuration for different phase connections through adjustable rail lengths and dual power supply options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional adapters and feed terminals are used for installation, then the device can be installed in various configurations, but the installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the phase connection rail and the switching device into a single integrated unit. The phase connection rail is built into the housing structure, eliminating the need for separate adapter components. This merging of functions allows the device to be installed directly onto busbars without requiring additional feed terminals or mounting adapters, thereby reducing installation complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated phase connection rail design provides multi-functional capability. The same rail structure serves both as the electrical connection element and as the mechanical mounting element. This universal design allows the device to be installed in various configurations (different phases L1, L2, L3) without requiring different adapter types, thus maintaining adaptability while simplifying the overall system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional adapters and feed terminals are used for installation, then the device can be installed in various configurations, but the installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the phase connection rail with the device housing into a single component, the patent eliminates the need to manufacture and supply separate adapter and feed terminal components. This reduces the bill of materials and manufacturing complexity while maintaining the ability to install in various configurations, thereby reducing installation cost.
3Use of energy by moving object
If feed terminals are provided separately, then power can be supplied to the device, but additional space is required in the installation distributor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the feed terminal function into the phase connection rail structure. The rail itself serves as the power supply pathway, eliminating the need for separate feed terminal components that would occupy additional space in the installation distributor. The power supply capability is maintained through the integrated rail connection.
4Ease of operation
If the device is designed for direct mounting on busbars, then installation is simplified, but the device cannot be adapted to different phase positions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable or selectable phase connection rails that can be configured for different phase positions (L1, L2, L3). The rail structure allows for dynamic adaptation to different installation scenarios while maintaining direct mounting capability. This enables the device to be directly mounted on busbars for simplified installation while still being adaptable to different phase positions through the configurable rail design.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an installation switching device having an insulation housing with a front side and an attachment side which are connected by means of two wide sides and one narrow input side and one narrow output side, and having a current path running between an input terminal and an output terminal. The current path can be switched on and/or off via a main contact point which can be open or closed for long periods of time by means of a switching mechanism operated by a switch grip. The invention is characterized in that a phase terminal bar can be arranged in the interior of the housing near the attachment side and running roughly parallel thereto, can be connected to the connection terminal near the narrow input side in the installed position, and is electrically and mechanically insulated from the other components and units inside the housing. A clamp contact is attached to the free end of the phase terminal bar and projects out of the housing on the attachment side, for clamping to current bars in an installation distributor.