Automatic Networking Apparatus for Vehicles Using Low-Frequency Wake-Up Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for monitoring vehicles with trailers are inefficient due to the need for extensive harnesses and manual code matching, leading to high installation costs and maintenance challenges, especially when trailers are replaced.
Innovation Solution
An automatic networking apparatus using low-frequency wake-up signals and high-frequency signal transmission between a tractor and trailer, eliminating the need for manual code matching and reducing hardware requirements through wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired connection with harness is used for data transmission between tractor and trailer, then data transmission reliability is improved, but installation complexity and maintenance cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system (harnesses and physical connectors) with a wireless communication system using electromagnetic signals. The data collection device on the trailer communicates with the display terminal on the tractor wirelessly, eliminating the need for physical harness installation and connector plugging/unplugging operations.
2Measurement precision
If manual code matching is required for wireless networking after trailer replacement, then trailer identity verification accuracy is improved, but operation complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic identity recognition where the data collection device on the trailer and the display terminal on the tractor automatically perform code matching without human intervention. When a trailer is connected, the system automatically transmits and verifies the trailer's identification code, eliminating the need for operators to manually perform code matching operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-stores identification codes in the data collection devices of trailers before they are attached to the tractor. This preliminary preparation allows the system to automatically verify trailer identity immediately upon connection without requiring any manual code input or matching operations during the replacement process.
3Reliability
If extensive harness is disposed on vehicles for wired connection, then data transmission stability is improved, but installation cost and maintenance efficiency worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the extensive physical harness infrastructure with wireless communication technology. The data collection device on the trailer and the display terminal on the tractor establish communication through electromagnetic signals, completely eliminating the need for installing and maintaining large amounts of physical wiring and connectors throughout the vehicle system.
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
Automates the code matching process, reducing maintenance costs and installation complexity, while ensuring accurate identification of trailers without specialized skills, resulting in a more efficient and cost-effective monitoring system.
Implementation Method 1
The low-frequency sensor circuit will respond to a low-frequency wake-up signal
Implementation Method 2
control the high-frequency signal transmission circuit to transmit an identity code corresponding to the first component
Implementation Method 3
the high-frequency signal receiving circuit can receive the aforementioned identity code which has been transmitted by the aforementioned high-frequency signal transmission circuit
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle automatic networking apparatus with a first component and a second replaceable component includes a first identity recognition module on the first component and a second identity recognition module on the second component. The second module in a networking mode transmits a low frequency wake up signal through a low frequency signal transmission circuit to wake up the first module. A first identity recognition module low frequency sensor circuit senses the low frequency wake up signal, and responds by transmitting an identity code of the first component through a low frequency signal transmission circuit. A second module low frequency signal receiving circuit receives and stores the first component identity code. In a following data transmission, the second module sends data with the identity code, and a first component receiving apparatus identifies it. The first and second modules are both located rearward of a second component connection hitch.