Terminal Block Polymer Composition for Lower Carbon Footprint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Terminal blocks used in the electrotechnical industry often have a high environmental impact due to their reliance on fossil-based polymers, which can lead to significant CO2 emissions and raw material depletion.
Innovation Solution
The development of a terminal block with a polymer composition that incorporates secondary polymer raw materials, biodegradable polymers, and bio-based polymers, reducing the use of fossil-based materials and enhancing environmental compatibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If fossil-based polymers are used for the main part, then manufacturing ease and material availability are improved, but environmental impact and CO2 emissions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material composition parameters by replacing fossil-based polymers with alternative polymers (recycled, biodegradable, or bio-based) in the main part, thereby reducing environmental impact while maintaining manufacturability through established polymer processing methods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite material strategies by combining different polymer types (recycled, biodegradable, bio-based) or mixing alternative polymers with conventional polymers to achieve both environmental benefits and manufacturing feasibility
2Quantity of substance
If secondary polymer raw materials are used, then raw material burden and carbon footprint are reduced, but material consistency and quality may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adjusts material parameters by selecting and combining different ratios of secondary polymer raw materials with other polymer types to achieve desired mechanical properties and consistency while reducing overall raw material burden
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite material approaches by combining secondary polymer raw materials with biodegradable or bio-based polymers to compensate for potential inconsistencies and achieve reliable, consistent material performance
3Object-generated harmful factors
If biodegradable or bio-based polymers are used, then environmental compatibility is improved, but manufacturing precision and material availability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes manufacturing parameters (temperature, pressure, curing time) specifically for biodegradable and bio-based polymers to achieve precise manufacturing results while maintaining environmental compatibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines biodegradable or bio-based polymers with conventional polymers to leverage the environmental benefits of the former while using the latter to ensure manufacturing precision and dimensional accuracy
Data Source
AI summary
A terminal block includes: a line with a main part on which the line is arranged, the main part having a first portion including a polymer composition. At least one component of the polymer composition includes at least one of: secondary polymer raw material, biodegradable polymer, bio-based polymer. In an embodiment, at least a first portion includes the polymer composition, and a second portion includes a different material having a second polymer.