Universal Plug Connector Contact Carrier for Mixed Screw and Crimp Contacts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector systems require multiple parts and configurations to accommodate different types of contact elements, such as screw and crimp contacts, limiting versatility and increasing complexity in industrial applications where mixed assemblies are needed.
Innovation Solution
A connector contact carrier with modular contact chambers that can accommodate both screw and crimp contact elements, featuring a common contact surface and detachable retaining covers for secure mounting, allowing for flexible configuration and reduced part variability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate connector contact carriers are used for screw contacts and crimp contacts, then each contact type can be securely accommodated, but the number of parts and device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The contact carrier is designed with universal contact chambers that can accommodate both screw contacts and crimp contacts through the same opening. The contact chambers have a common contact surface that works with both contact types, eliminating the need for separate dedicated carriers for each contact type while maintaining secure accommodation of both.
2Reliability
If dedicated contact carriers for specific contact types are used, then contact security is improved, but adaptability and versatility decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The contact carrier provides adaptability by allowing free equipping of contact chambers with either screw contacts or crimp contacts, or a mixed assembly of both types within the same carrier. This universal design enables the same carrier to adapt to different application requirements while maintaining contact security through the common contact surface design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple contact carrier sizes are used for different pole configurations, then application-specific requirements are met, but the variety of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The contact carrier is segmented into multiple contact chambers arranged in a contact grid, where each chamber can be independently equipped with either screw or crimp contacts. This segmentation allows flexible configuration for different pole numbers and applications while using a single standardized carrier design, reducing part variety.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a plug connector contact carrier (1) for selectively populating with electrical crimp contact elements (10) or electrical screw contact elements (20), comprising a plurality of contact chambers (2) for the contact elements, which contact chambers are provided in a contact grid, wherein the contact carrier has insertion openings (11) for inserting the contact elements into the contact chambers and wherein furthermore the contact chambers are properly designed in such a way that selectively either a crimp contact element or a screw contact element can be inserted into and mounted in the contact chamber.