Universal Fastening Element for Conductor Connection Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for fastening conductor connection elements to other components, such as printed circuit boards or housings, lack versatility and user-friendliness, as they typically allow only limited spatial orientations and require complex installation procedures.
Innovation Solution
A universal fastening element with a configurable connecting arrangement that enables fastening in multiple discrete spatial orientations, including angular positions, using various coupling methods like plug-in, clip-on, screw-on, or snap-on, and featuring through openings or snap-in mounting feet, allowing for flexible attachment with off-the-shelf fasteners and simplified installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional fastening element is used, then the conductor connection element can be fastened to another component, but only in limited spatial orientations and with complex installation procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening element is designed with a connecting arrangement that provides multiple discrete spatial orientations (e.g., 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) for attachment to the conductor connection element. This universal design allows a single fastening element to replace multiple orientation-specific components, enabling the conductor connection element to be fastened in various orientations without requiring different fastening elements for each orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting arrangement is segmented into multiple discrete positioning options, where each segment corresponds to a specific spatial orientation. The fastening element includes multiple connecting elements or positioning features that can engage with the conductor connection element at different angles, allowing selective attachment in desired orientations while maintaining a unified component structure.
2Reliability
If multiple different fastening elements are used for different orientations, then each orientation can be precisely fastened, but the variety of components increases and inventory management becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal fastening element incorporates multiple connecting arrangements that provide different spatial orientations (e.g., 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°). This eliminates the need to maintain separate inventory of orientation-specific fastening elements, reducing component variety while ensuring reliable fastening for each orientation through the integrated multi-functional design.
3Strength
If a non-user-friendly fastening method is used, then the fastening can be secure, but the installation procedure becomes complex and requires specialized tools or procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting arrangement is designed to enable user-friendly installation through self-aligning features, snap-fit mechanisms, or tool-free attachment methods. The fastening element incorporates guiding structures or tactile feedback that allow users to easily determine correct orientation and apply appropriate force for secure attachment, eliminating the need for specialized tools or complex procedures while maintaining fastening strength.
Data Source
AI summary
A set formed of a conductor connection element and a fastening element for fastening the conductor connection element to another component, wherein the conductor connection element has an insulating housing with a conductor insertion opening for inserting an electrical conductor in a direction of conductor insertion, and wherein the fastening element has a connecting arrangement by means of which the fastening element can be fastened to the conductor connection element in a positive-locking manner. The connecting arrangement is configured to allow a fastening of the fastening element to the conductor connection element in multiple different discrete spatial orientations relative to the direction of conductor insertion.