Identification-Chip Adapter Cables for Faster Wiring Harness Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in electrical wiring systems is the need for unique adapter cables for each UUT configuration, leading to high costs, inefficient storage, and labor-intensive connection and disconnection processes due to the lack of identification and location tracking of adapter cables.
Innovation Solution
Adapter cables equipped with identification chips, allowing for automatic identification and location tracking, enabling efficient connection, storage, and script modification based on cable identity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different adapter cables are used for different UUT configurations, then the system can accommodate various wiring harness connections, but the cost increases and storage becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal adapter cable design where a single physical cable type can be configured to work with multiple different UUT configurations through software-based identification and configuration. The identification chip reader enables the system to recognize different cable identities and automatically adjust test parameters, allowing one physical cable to serve multiple functional roles that previously required separate dedicated cables for each configuration type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different adapter cables are used for different UUT configurations, then various wire harness connections can be tested, but storage and management become labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service through automated identification and configuration. When an adapter cable is connected, the identification chip reader automatically detects the cable's unique identifier, retrieves the corresponding configuration data, and sets up the test parameters without requiring manual intervention. This eliminates the need for operators to manually track, identify, and configure cables based on their intended UUT configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The identification chip provides feedback to the system about which adapter cable is connected and its specific configuration parameters. This feedback mechanism enables the system to automatically adjust test scripts and parameters based on the detected cable identity, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to the connected hardware without manual configuration.
3Productivity
If manual identification and configuration of adapter cables is performed, then test setup can be completed, but time is lost in connection and disconnection processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-storing configuration data and identification information for each adapter cable in the identification chip. Before a test begins, the system automatically reads the chip, retrieves the pre-configured parameters, and prepares the test environment in advance, eliminating the need for manual configuration during the actual test setup process.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments provide a testing system for evaluating electrical wiring systems. The system can include an analyzer unit, a first adapter cable, and a second adapter cable. The analyzer unit can include an identification chip reader. The identification chip reader can be configured to read and determine the identity of an identification chip that is part of an adapter cable that is connected to the analyzer unit. Various other embodiments are also provided.