Adjustable Base Element for Sensor Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies restrict the ability to mount acceleration sensors and rotational speed sensors at application-specific angles other than 90 degrees relative to a circuit board, limiting their functionality and complicating the mounting process, especially in compact or specially shaped spaces.
Innovation Solution
A base element system that allows the module housing to be mounted at any desired angle between 0 and 90 degrees relative to the carrier element, featuring adjustable main extension planes, spring elements, and standardized electrical connections, enabling independent orientation of sensing directions and simplified mounting processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the module housing is mounted on a carrier element at a fixed 90-degree angle according to related art, then the mounting process is simple and standardized, but the sensing direction cannot be independently oriented for different application requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The base element serves as an intermediary component between the module housing and the carrier element. It has a first surface for mounting the module housing and a second surface for mounting on the carrier element, with an adjustable angle mechanism between the surfaces. This intermediary structure enables angle adjustment without complicating the overall mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The base element incorporates an adjustable angle mechanism that allows the angle between the first surface and second surface to be dynamically changed. This enables the module housing to be mounted at different angles (0-90 degrees) relative to the carrier element, providing adaptability while maintaining a relatively simple mounting structure.
2Volume of moving object
If the carrier element is integrated into compact or specially shaped spaces, then the installation space is efficiently utilized, but the mounting position becomes fixed and complicates the orientation of sensors
Solution Approach 1:
The base element acts as a mediator that decouples the mounting position on the carrier element from the sensing direction of the module housing. The adjustable angle mechanism allows the sensor orientation to be independently set regardless of the carrier element's fixed position in compact or specially shaped spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into three independent components: the carrier element (fixed in space), the base element (with adjustable angle), and the module housing (with fixed sensing direction relative to base). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the carrier for space constraints and the base for orientation flexibility.
3Ease of manufacture
If standard housings and standard carrier elements are used, then the manufacturing cost is reduced and assembly is simplified, but the mounting angle is restricted to fixed orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The base element serves as a cost-effective intermediary that adds angle adjustability to standard housings and carrier elements. Rather than modifying expensive standard components, the adjustable base provides the needed versatility at lower cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The base element is designed as a universal component that can be used with various standard housings and carrier elements. The adjustable angle mechanism provides multiple mounting angle options (0-90 degrees) from a single component, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounting solutions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible and efficient mounting of sensors in various orientations, simplifying the installation process and allowing for compact and economical realization of sensor systems in diverse applications, particularly in the automotive industry.
Implementation Method 1
the base element has a spring element designed in such a way that a spring motion of the first surface parallel to the first face normal and/or second face normal is made possible
Data Source
AI summary
A base element having a first and a second surface, the first surface being designed to receive a module housing and the second surface being designed to be mounted on a carrier element, and in addition an angle between 0 and 90 degrees being provided between a first face normal of the first surface and a second face normal of the second surface.