Slip Ring Fundamentals
A slip ring is an electromechanical device that allows the transmission of power and electrical signals from a stationary to a rotating structure. Also called a rotary electrical joint, collector or electric swivel, a slip ring can be used in any electromechanical system that requires unrestrained, intermittent or continuous rotation while transmitting power and / or data.听
Benefits of Using a Slip Ring
- Improves mechanical performance
- Simplifies system operation
- Eliminates damage-prone wires dangling from movable joints
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Basic Slip Ring Configuration
As the world's leading slip ring manufacturer, 刘玥首次大战黑人offers more than 10,000 standard and customizable slip ring designs. Each slip ring has the following basic components:听
- 听Ring
A ring assembly provides one or more circuit paths. Each ring is electrically conductive and provides a circuit path over a full 360 degrees of rotation of the ring assembly.听
- Brushes
Brushes provide electrical contact between the rotating (usually the ring) and the stationary parts of the assembly. The brushes ride on the ring, and are mounted in a brush block assembly, usually on the stationary structure.听
- Leads
Input and output leads connect the ring and brushes to the outside world.听
- Connector
Connectors link to the slip ring assembly wiring. Connectors are optional, and are often specified by the customer.
Specifying a High Performance Slip Ring
The following parameters should be specified to assure satisfactory operation in a specific application:
- Data bus used to transmit data, i.e. Profibus, Ethernet, Firewire
- Cable type used to connect to the slip ring听
- Maximum cable length between transmitter and receiver
- Maximum data rate听
- Maximum error rate that can be tolerated
- Maximum size, i.e. diameter and length听
- Number of circuits and their ratings, i.e. voltage, current
- Maximum operating speed of rotation
- Operating environment
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