Terminal Stand With Signal Elements For Wire Insertion Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for connecting conducting wires to electronic components are inconvenient, requiring soldering or screw-locking and lack efficient verification of proper connection to a substrate.
Innovation Solution
A terminal stand with a movable part that presses down a metal elastic part to increase accommodating space for the conducting wire, allowing it to be inserted and then clamped, and includes signal elements to indicate the wire's insertion status through a contact state change.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional connection methods (soldering or screw-locking) are used, then the conducting wires can be connected to electronic components, but the installation process is inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal stand enables self-service connection where the conducting wire is automatically clamped by the elastic part after insertion, eliminating the need for manual soldering or screw-locking operations. The wire simply needs to be inserted through the passage bore, and the elastic part automatically secures it in place.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic part is pre-positioned in the first receiving slot and pre-configured to automatically clamp the conducting wire upon insertion. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for real-time adjustment or manual fastening during the connection process.
2Reliability
If conventional mounting methods are used, then conducting wires can be connected, but verification of proper connection requires checking each wire individually
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal stand incorporates a feedback mechanism through signal elements that provide immediate visual indication of connection status. The first contact portion and second contact portion form a signal loop that changes state based on whether the conducting wire is properly inserted and clamped, allowing bulk verification without individual checking.
Solution Approach 2:
The signal elements utilize color changes or visual state changes to indicate connection status. When the conducting wire is properly inserted, the signal loop state changes, providing clear visual feedback for verification purposes.
3Volume of moving object
If the metal elastic part is pressed down to increase accommodating space, then the conducting wire can be inserted deeper, but the structure becomes more complex with movable parts
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal stand employs dynamic elements including a movable part that can be pressed to temporarily increase accommodating space for wire insertion, and an elastic part that dynamically adjusts to clamp the wire. These dynamic components enable space expansion without permanent structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal stand is divided into functional segments: a base body with passage bore, a movable part for space adjustment, and a metal elastic part for clamping. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall design despite the presence of movable parts.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient installation and verification of conducting wire connections, ensuring secure insertion and reducing the likelihood of loose connections by using a terminal stand with a movable part and signal elements to indicate the wire's presence.
Implementation Method 1
the metal elastic part is disposed in the first receiving slot, one end of the metal elastic part has two first abutments... When the movable part is rotationally displaced by an external force in the direction of the pin hole, the first abutment of the metal elastic part is driven by two abutment slots to be displaced in the direction of the pin hole
Data Source
AI summary
A terminal stand is provided. The terminal stand includes a base body, a movable part, a metal elastic part, a first signal element and a second signal element. One end of the metal elastic member includes two first abutments. The first signal element is disposed in a second receiving slot. One end of the first signal element includes a first contact portion and a second abutment. The second signal element is disposed in the second receiving slot. One end of the second signal element includes a second contact portion. The second contact portion contacts with the first contact portion and makes a signal circuit. When the movable member is pressed, the movable member drives the two first abutments to move, and the abutment drives the second abutment to move, with the first contact portion leaving the second contact portion, and the signal circuit is in an off-state state.