Charging Cart Layout for Wireless Harness Test Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical wiring harness testing systems, particularly in industries like aerospace and automobiles, are inefficient, bulky, and difficult to scale, requiring extensive manual setup and troubleshooting, with hard-wired adaptors that limit mobility and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A wireless harness automated measurement system (WHAMS) using portable, wireless test modules that physically couple to electrical wiring harnesses and wirelessly transmit test results to a central computer, allowing for flexible, scalable, and efficient testing without the need for bulky relay cabinets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hard-wired adaptors and bulky relay cabinets are used for testing electrical wiring harnesses, then testing can be performed with established equipment, but mobility and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the testing functionality into separate wireless test modules that can be independently deployed. Each module contains the necessary testing components, eliminating the need for a single bulky relay cabinet and hard-wired adaptors. This segmentation enables mobility while maintaining comprehensive testing capabilities through modular, portable units.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical hard-wired connection system with a wireless communication system. Test modules communicate test results to a central computer via wireless transceivers, eliminating the need for physical cable connections and bulky relay cabinets. This substitution dramatically improves mobility while reducing equipment complexity.
2Productivity
If manual setup and troubleshooting are used for testing systems, then equipment can be configured flexibly, but testing efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration through automated test plan creation. The central computer automatically generates test plans and configures test modules before actual testing begins, eliminating the need for manual setup during operation. This preliminary automation significantly improves testing efficiency while maintaining operational flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Test modules automatically communicate their status and test results to the central computer without requiring manual intervention. The system self-configures and self-monitors, reducing the need for manual troubleshooting and setup. This self-service capability enhances both productivity and ease of operation.
3Loss of time
If extensive manual setup is required for testing systems, then equipment can be customized for specific tests, but setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts to different test requirements through software configuration rather than physical reconfiguration. Test plans can be customized for specific harness types and test scenarios, and the system automatically adjusts its behavior based on the selected test protocol. This dynamic adaptability eliminates setup time while maintaining full test customization capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters through software rather than physical reconfiguration. Different test scenarios are accommodated by modifying test parameters, thresholds, and procedures in the software, not by physically reconfiguring the equipment. This parameter-based approach reduces setup time while preserving adaptability to various test requirements.
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AI summary
According to some embodiments, an apparatus for charging a wireless harness automated measurement system (WHAMS) includes a charging cart, a mobile frame, a plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators, and a plurality of charging slots. The charging cart may charge a plurality of wireless test modules (WTMs) of the WHAMS. The mobile aluminum frame may support the charging cart. The plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators may identify a status of the plurality of the WTMs during testing of the WHAMS. The plurality of charging slots may charge the plurality of WTMs. Each of the plurality of charging slots is associated with a respective one of the plurality of LED indicators.