Telesignaling Linkage Signal Feedback Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surge protection devices (SPDs) have complex structures and require numerous components, making them costly and difficult to manufacture, while they often fail to effectively feed back tripping signals to the control end, compromising safety and reliability.
Innovation Solution
A signal feedback apparatus with a simplified mechanical connection structure using a telesignaling linkage member, sliding plate, and microswitch, which allows for stable sliding and reduced component count, enabling effective signal feedback from each level of the SPD to the control end, enhancing safety and reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple microswitches are installed for each level in the existing SPD telesignaling device, then the signal feedback coverage is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent microswitch-level structures into a single integrated telescopic signaling mechanism. The telescopic member, when extended, simultaneously activates multiple microswitches through its movement along the signaling member, consolidating what would otherwise require separate microswitch installations for each protection level into one unified structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic member serves multiple functions: it acts as both the signaling actuator and the mechanical link that triggers multiple microswitches. This single component performs the role of multiple independent microswitch mechanisms, providing universal signaling capability across different protection levels without requiring separate dedicated components for each level.
2Reliability
If multiple microswitches and corresponding circuits are used for each level, then the signal feedback completeness is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple signaling functions into a single telescopic mechanism that interacts with multiple microswitches through one coordinated movement. This reduces the number of separate circuit assemblies and mechanical components that would otherwise need to be manufactured and assembled independently, simplifying the overall manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The signaling mechanism is segmented into modular components: the telescopic member, the signaling member with microswitches, and the base structure. This segmentation allows for standardized mass production of individual components that can be easily assembled, reducing manufacturing complexity compared to integrated multi-level microswitch assemblies.
3Reliability
If a complex multi-component structure is used for telesignaling, then the signal feedback reliability is improved, but the component quantity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple independent telesignaling components into a single integrated system where one telescopic member controls multiple microswitches. This consolidation reduces the total component quantity while maintaining reliable signal feedback across all protection levels through the coordinated operation of the unified structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus reduces the number of components needed, simplifies the manufacturing process, and ensures reliable signal feedback from tripped SPD levels, improving safety and reducing costs.
Implementation Method 1
two sides of the rear of the sliding plate include a securement column formed thereon respectively and provided for a sliding plate spring to be mounted thereon
Implementation Method 2
The telesignaling linkage member comprises a linkage shaft, the linkage shaft includes a driving oblique surface, and the sliding plate includes a driven oblique surface
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid-cooled heat dissipation apparatus includes a base (10), a telesignaling linkage member (20), a sliding plate (30) and a switch module (40). The telesignaling linkage member (20) is moveably installed on the base (10). The sliding plate (30) is installed corresponding to the telesignaling linkage member (20) and generates a movement along with the telesignaling linkage member (20). The switch module (40) includes a microswitch (41) arranged corresponding to the sliding plate (30) such that the microswitch (41) is operably opened or closed based on the movement of the sliding plate (30). Accordingly, through the opening and closing of the microswitch, the telesignaling monitoring on the functional module state can be achieved.