Damaged connection detection

Abstract

A circuitry assembly including an electrical component, a peripheral circuitry that supports the electrical component, a support assembly affixed to the peripheral circuitry to evacuate heat excess generated by the electrical component and the peripheral circuitry, a main circuitry separated from the support assembly by a spacing, the main circuitry having a plurality of detection bands, and a plurality of ribbons electrically connecting the peripheral circuitry with the main circuitry and deformable between an undamaged state and a damaged state, wherein in the undamaged state the plurality of ribbons steps over the spacing and the plurality of detection bands and in the damaged state at least one ribbon of the plurality of ribbons contacts at least one detection band of the plurality of detection bands and generate a short circuit.

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BACKGROUNDField of the Disclosure[0001]This disclosure relates generally to improvements to a connector of an electric or electronic circuit. More particularly the present disclosure relates to providing detection of damaged connections.Description of the Related Art[0002]In today's automotive industry, lighting systems rely heavily on circuitry that control operations and functionalities of lighting sources of the lighting systems based on driving needs and / or conditions. For example, this circuitry can be responsible for detecting a low level of light intensity and activating head lights, detecting braking and activating braking lights, and / or detecting turning and activation turning lights.[0003]This circuitry is often connected to key electronic elements, e.g. lighting sources controlled by this circuitry, with electrical connections that can easily be damaged, e.g. bent, smashed, crushed, or the like, during shocks and / or stresses inflicted on the lighting systems that can unin...

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Benefits of technology

The patent aims to provide a light assembly that can detect when an electrical connection is damaged and prevent the issue from becoming bigger. The technical effect of this invention is to improve electrical safety and prevent accidents.

Problems solved by technology

This circuitry is often connected to key electronic elements, e.g. lighting sources controlled by this circuitry, with electrical connections that can easily be damaged, e.g. bent, smashed, crushed, or the like, during shocks and / or stresses inflicted on the lighting systems that can unintentionally occur during manipulations, e.g. assembly, part replacement, storage, and / or transport, vehicle usages, e.g. engine vibrations, road shocks, collisions, and / or heavy braking, or any other activities performed on or around the lighting system.

Such damages can generate electrical disconnection problems that can cause the lighting systems to malfunction or even become inoperative.

Identifying exactly where and which electrical connection has been damaged in the lighting systems can be difficult as the lighting systems are often confined in small spaces and the circuitry and / or the damaged connections are not directly visible and / or detectable with the naked eye.

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