Swivel Connector Device for Automation Systems Pre-Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector devices for electronic assemblies in automation systems lack easy accessibility for pre-wiring, as the terminals are typically located within the assembly, making conductor entry difficult and accessibility challenging.
Innovation Solution
A connector device utilizing pivoting technology with a pre-wiring position and a latching mechanism, allowing the connector to be securely locked in place outside the assembly, enabling easy access to the wiring field and accommodating a wide range of angles of inclination, and featuring a coding element for secure fitting with specific assemblies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the connector device is installed using swivel technology with terminals located within the electronic assembly, then the connection reliability is improved, but the accessibility of the terminals for pre-wiring becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The connector device utilizes a dynamic swiveling mechanism that allows the connection panel to be positioned in different spatial configurations. The connection panel can be swiveled to a pre-wiring position where terminals are accessible outside the assembly, and then swiveled to a contacting position for secure connection, resolving the contradiction between reliability and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a spatial dimension by positioning the connection panel outside the electronic assembly during pre-wiring operations. The connection panel is mounted on a swivel mechanism that extends it laterally from the assembly, allowing terminals to be accessed from the side rather than from within the constrained assembly space.
2Ease of operation
If the connection panel is positioned outside the electronic assembly for easy pre-wiring access, then the terminal accessibility is improved, but the secure locking and stable connection becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel mechanism includes a latching element that dynamically transitions the connection panel from an extended pre-wiring position to a locked contacting position. The latching element engages with a latch receptacle to secure the connection panel stably after pre-wiring, ensuring both accessibility during installation and stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection panel is designed to be positioned and pre-wired in an extended, accessible position before being locked into its final contacting position. This preliminary positioning allows all wiring operations to be completed while the panel is easily accessible, after which the latching mechanism secures it for stable operation.
3Reliability
If a latching mechanism is added to secure the connector device in pre-wiring position, then the connection stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The latching mechanism is integrated into the swivel bearing assembly, combining the rotation support function with the locking function in a single structural unit. The latching element is formed as part of the connection panel assembly, and the latch receptacle is integrated into the housing, reducing the number of separate components and simplifying the overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The latching mechanism is designed to be actuated automatically during the swiveling motion itself. As the connection panel is swiveled into the contacting position, the latching element naturally engages with the latch receptacle through the motion path, eliminating the need for separate locking actions or additional control mechanisms.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the connector device accommodates wide angles of inclination, then the adaptability to different installations is improved, but the precision of coding element positioning becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel mechanism is designed with a defined rotation axis and guided motion path that maintains the relative positioning of coding elements regardless of the final angular position. The bearing journals and guide structures ensure that coding elements remain properly aligned with their receptacles throughout the range of motion, preserving positioning precision while allowing angular flexibility.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a connector device (1) for electronic assemblies (2) with a housing (5), particularly for use in automation systems, comprising a connection panel (3) with slots (4) for wiring, wherein the connection panel (3) can be brought into contact with the electronic assembly (2) by means of a swiveling mechanism. The invention is characterized in that the connector device (1), which can be installed on the assembly (2) by means of a swiveling mechanism, has at least one wiring position outside the housing (5).