Electric Track Connector With Swing-Arm Rail Latch for Easy Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power supply methods for LED lamps on shelves are inconvenient, messy, and difficult to maintain due to the need for perforations or wire management, and current fixing methods for power-taking heads are unreliable and prone to damage.
Innovation Solution
An electricity taking head with an integrally molded rail connector and mounting base, featuring swing arms and a press part that allows easy connection and disconnection to a power supply rail using elastic materials, simplifying installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If magnetic fixing, buckle fixing, or tight-fitting fixing is used to position the power-taking head, then the power supply rail can provide power at different positions, but the structure becomes more complex and the reliability is reduced due to additional components that are prone to damage or wear
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the positioning function from the fixing structure. The power supply rail body itself provides positioning through its geometric shape and engagement features, while the fixing function is achieved through the elastic contact connector that naturally maintains contact through elastic deformation, eliminating the need for separate magnetic, buckle, or tight-fitting fixing mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the positioning and fixing functions into a unified structure. The elastic contact connector simultaneously achieves both positioning (through its engagement with the rail body) and fixing (through elastic retention), consolidating multiple functions into a single integrated component rather than separate fixing mechanisms
2Adaptability or versatility
If magnetic fixing, buckle fixing, or tight-fitting fixing is used to position the power-taking head, then the power supply rail can provide power at different positions, but the reliability is reduced due to components that are easy to damage or wear
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic contact connector performs self-service by using its own elastic properties to maintain continuous contact with the conductive strip. The elastic deformation automatically compensates for positional variations and wear, eliminating the need for external fixing components that require maintenance or are prone to failure
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic material provides beforehand cushioning by absorbing shocks and deformations before they can cause damage. The elastic contact connector's flexibility allows it to withstand repeated insertion and removal without damage, preventing wear and failure before they occur
3Ease of manufacture
If perforations are set on the shelf or wires are wound from the back to the front, then power can be supplied to LED lamps, but the installation becomes inconvenient and maintenance becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the power supply system into a modular power supply rail that can be independently installed and configured. The rail body with integrated conductive strips and contact connectors can be assembled separately and then easily installed on the shelf, allowing for simple maintenance by removing and replacing individual rail sections without affecting the entire system
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply rail acts as an intermediary between the power source and LED lamps. Instead of directly wiring lamps to the shelf or power source, the rail provides a standardized interface that simplifies both installation (by providing pre-configured power contacts) and maintenance (by allowing easy replacement of the rail or contact connectors)
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
Facilitates convenient and reliable attachment and detachment of the electricity taking head to the power supply rail, reducing installation complexity and enhancing maintenance efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic contact (202) extending downward through the access hole (1021). The elastic contact (202) is in elastic contact with the conductive strip (2001)
Implementation Method 2
two swing arms (301), spaced apart along the lateral direction, with their connection point to the mounting base (100) being a fulcrum (302)
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AI summary
The invention discloses an electricity taking head, which comprises a mounting base, an elastic electrical contact connector abutted against a conductive strip on the power supply rail, and a rail connector. the rail connector and the mounting base are integrally molded and manufactured, and the rail connector comprises two swing arms, and their connection point with the mounting base is a rotation fulcrum, and the end of the swing arm is provided with a hook part, and two hook parts are arranged oppositely; and a press part, which is spaced apart from the mounting base to provide a pressing space, and is connected with two swing arms, and drives the swing arm when the press part is pressed swing outward around the rotation fulcrum to make the two hook parts relatively open. The structure is simple, and the electricity taking head is convenient to install and take down.