Valve Input Module Layout for Compact Sensor Plug Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing valve arrangements face challenges in conveniently and compactly connecting sensor plugs to electrical inputs due to the large distance between plug-in connectors, affecting the size and efficiency of the valve terminal.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves arranging electromechanical plug-in connectors on separate input modules that can be releasably mounted on a connector carrier, with centring structures for precise positioning and electrical contact, allowing easy access and attachment using an attachment device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the two plug-in connectors of an input pair are arranged with a relatively large distance between them to facilitate easy attachment of sensor plugs, then the ease of operation is improved, but the size of the valve terminal increases
Solution Approach 1:
The valve terminal is divided into a valve section and a separate input section. The input section contains the connector carrier with plug-in connectors, which can be independently attached to or removed from the valve section. This segmentation allows the plug-in connectors to be positioned for optimal ease of operation while keeping the overall valve terminal compact when the input section is detached.
Solution Approach 2:
The input section is designed to be arranged laterally adjacent to the valve section rather than extending the distance between plug-in connectors in the same plane. This dimensional repositioning allows easy access to connectors without increasing the linear distance between them, thus maintaining a compact valve terminal footprint.
2Device complexity
If the plug-in connectors are integrated directly into the valve section, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation for connecting sensor plugs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The valve terminal is segmented into a valve section and a separate input section with the connector carrier. This separation allows the plug-in connectors to be positioned for optimal accessibility while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through standardized interfaces for attaching the input section to the valve section.
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AI summary
A method of installing and a valve arrangement having a valve unit, such a valve unit having a valve section and an input section arranged on the valve section. The valve section contains at least one electrically actuable directional valve, which is assigned an input module of the input section, that is equipped with plug-in connectors for the connection of sensor plugs. The input module can be installed in a use position on a connector carrier of the input section, so that the sensor plugs through the connector carrier are connected to an internal communication structure suitable for the transmission of sensor signals.