Automatic Terminal Guiding Partition and Pressure Means
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automatic electrical connection terminals face issues with incorrect conductor positioning leading to poor electrical contact and risk of overheating, due to complex installation of central insulating partitions and 'blind' introduction of conductive cores causing elastic deformation of pressure means.
Innovation Solution
A single-piece partition wall integrated with the metal body extends through the access opening, guiding conductive cores and preventing incorrect positioning, combined with prestressed leaf spring pressure means that deform elastically upon conductor insertion to ensure proper contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a central insulating partition is installed in the terminal, then conductor positioning is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The partition is merged with the metal body to form a single integrated piece, eliminating the need for separate partition installation and reducing device complexity while maintaining conductor positioning accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The metal body serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, electrical connection, and incorporates the partition function within its own structure, reducing the need for additional separate components
2Ease of operation
If conductive cores are introduced blindly through the access opening, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to incorrect positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal structure itself provides guiding features that automatically align and position the conductive cores during blind insertion, eliminating the need for manual positioning while ensuring reliable electrical contact
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated partition acts as an intermediary structure that guides the conductive cores into the correct position during insertion, mediating between the simple blind insertion action and the requirement for precise positioning
3Ease of operation
If pressure means are pre-deformed for conductor insertion, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure means are designed as elastic elements that dynamically deform in response to conductor insertion, transitioning from a relaxed state to a compressed state that provides holding force, eliminating the need for pre-deformation
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
Ensures correct alignment and secure contact of conductive cores with the terminal, preventing overheating and allowing for easier stacking assembly of modular electrical equipment.
Implementation Method 1
the passage of the conductive cores of said electrical conductors to the through the access opening directly causes the elastic deformation of said pressure means
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AI summary
The terminal (100) has a metallic body (110) connected to an electric potential, delimiting a reception housing (101) of two conducting cores of electric conductors. An access opening (114) is crossed by the cores for being engaged in the housing. A separation partition (116) extends perpendicular to a plane of the opening to separate the housing in to two parts. Pressure units connected to the body are adapted to elastically take support on both sides of the partition to maintain contact with the body. The partition is formed with the body to form a single block part with the body.