T-Shaped Connector With U-Shaped Recesses For Modular Cable Installation
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
The high cost and complexity of installing cables in new and old buildings, due to the need for numerous cables in modern computerized and smart environments, result in labor-intensive and costly solutions, with existing connector systems being difficult to manufacture and requiring significant work for installation and post-installation adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A T-shaped connector arrangement with U and/or V-shaped recesses and tongues, allowing for easy connection and locking of conductors to a rail, enabling flexible installation independent of standards and providing enhanced security by restricting access to conductive parts, with a carrying structure that can be adapted for different environments and functionalities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional cable installation methods are used in new and old buildings, then electrical connections can be established, but installation cost and labor intensity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The conductor system is segmented into modular components: a continuous rail with conductors and separate connector devices that can be independently installed and connected. This allows the rail to be pre-installed in channels while connector devices are added later at specific locations, eliminating the need for extensive drilling and cable routing work.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector device is designed to be inserted into and nested within the rail structure. The connector's body with U-shaped recesses fits into the rail's T-shaped channel, creating a nested configuration where the connector becomes an integral part of the rail system without requiring separate mounting operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If more cables are installed to meet modern computerization and smart house demands, then connectivity requirements are satisfied, but installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The rail system provides universal connectivity by supporting multiple types of connector devices (power connectors, data connectors, communication connectors) along a single continuous rail. This multi-functional platform eliminates the need for separate cable installations for different connectivity types, as all connectors attach to the same rail infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic configuration where connector devices can be added, removed, or repositioned along the rail without affecting the overall structure. This flexibility enables the system to adapt to changing connectivity requirements in smart environments without requiring reinstallation of the entire cable system.
3Ease of operation
If existing connector systems are used, then connections can be made, but manufacturing difficulty and post-installation work increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connector device merges multiple functions into a single integrated component: the body with U-shaped recesses for conductor contact, the locking mechanism with spring-loaded arms, and the mounting structure all become one piece. This unified design simplifies manufacturing compared to assemblies requiring multiple separate parts and reduces post-installation adjustments by eliminating the need for separate mounting and securing operations.
4Ease of operation
If conductor access is made accessible for connections, then connector installation is facilitated, but security and protection of conductive parts are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector device extracts the connection function from the rail structure itself, requiring the connector to be inserted into the rail to access conductors. This separation means conductors are not continuously exposed but only accessible when a connector is properly inserted and locked into position, providing inherent protection against unauthorized access while maintaining ease of legitimate connection.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a connector arrangement (30) for connecting a connector device (40) to a conductor (15a-16e) in a carrying structure (12), which connection arrangement (30) comprises a neck portion (31) and a body (32) transversally extending from said neck portion, said body comprising at least one connection surface (33a-33e) for connection of said conductor and connection of the same to said connector device. Said body comprises a first and a second portion and that said first portion has a dimension different than the dimension of said second portion, and that each portion comprises a substantially U and/or V shaped recess (34a, 34b) in the longitudinal direction of said body.