Conductive Path Noise Filter Using LC Resonance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods, such as using braided wires to shield wire harnesses in electric vehicles, are inefficient in reducing surge noise in specific frequency bands produced by inverter devices.

Innovation Solution

A conductive path with a noise filter is designed, comprising a conductive path main body, a coil-shaped inductor, and a capacitor, where the electrostatic capacitance and inductance are adjusted to achieve LC resonance, effectively reducing surge noise in specific frequency bands.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If traditional shielding methods are used, then general noise is reduced, but the device complexity and size increase without efficiently targeting specific frequency bands

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegeneral noiseVSAvoidshielding structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses parameter tuning of the LC circuit components to create a frequency-selective filter. By adjusting the inductance and capacitance values, the filter is tuned to resonate at specific surge noise frequencies, creating a targeted solution that is simpler and more effective than broad-spectrum shielding methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the noise filtering function into a specific frequency-targeted LC circuit rather than using a comprehensive shielding structure. This segmentation allows the system to address only the problematic surge noise frequencies while leaving other frequency ranges unaffected, reducing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

This configuration efficiently attenuates surge noise by utilizing LC resonance, reducing noise in specific frequency bands and minimizing component count and size, while preventing inductor contact and eliminating the need for lead wires.

Implementation Method 1

Setting the electrostatic capacitance of a capacitor, and setting the inductance of an inductor by varying the winding number, the length or the like of a coil make it possible to efficiently reduce a surge noise in a specific frequency band due to an LC resonance.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLC resonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS10382001B2Conductive path with noise filter
Publication Date: 2019.08.13 AUTONETWORKS TECH LTD
  • US10382001B2 patent drawing
  • US10382001B2 patent drawing
  • US10382001B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A conductive path with noise filter that enables an efficient reduction in a surge noise in a specific frequency band is provided. A conductive path with noise filter includes a conductive path main body, V-phase wire, W-phase wire, a coil-shaped inductor, V-phase inductor, W-phase inductor surrounding the conductive path main body, V-phase wire, W-phase wire, and a capacitor, V-phase capacitor, W-phase capacitor arranged between the conductive path main body, V-phase wire, W-phase wire and the inductor, V-phase inductor, W-phase inductor.