Telescopic Electric Conductor Geometry Control

The patent employs a flexible element with a specific geometry (wave-shaped or corrugated structure) that provides both flexibility for movement and control over the conductor's shape. This flexible element is enclosed within a protective sheath that maintains the overall geometry while allowing controlled deformation, thus resolving the contradiction between maintaining electrical connectivity and controlling the shape of the conductor.

The patent designs the flexible element with optimized curvature and radius of bending, ensuring that even in compact arrangements, the conductor maintains sufficient radius to avoid corona discharge. The wave-shaped or corrugated structure is designed with controlled curvature radii that prevent electric field concentration, thus eliminating corona discharge while achieving compact packaging.

The patent implements a telescopic structure where one tube is nested within another tube, allowing relative movement between the tubes to accommodate expansion and contraction of the flexible element. This nested configuration provides adaptability to movement while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as the moving parts are contained within each other rather than requiring separate mounting mechanisms.

The patent divides the conductor into separate segments: the flexible element and the protective tube, which are manufactured separately and then assembled. The flexible element is first formed with its specific wave-shaped or corrugated geometry to ensure control over shape and prevent corona discharge, then inserted into the protective tube. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized and manufactured independently, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the sophisticated geometry control requirements.