Charging Connector Mirror Imaging for Abnormality Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging systems fail to detect abnormalities such as cracking of the charging connector, which can compromise safety and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A charging system equipped with an arm mechanism, imaging device, and mirror to capture images of the charging connector, allowing for abnormality detection through image analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If an imaging device is provided to detect abnormalities of the charging connector, then the detection capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A mirror is introduced as an intermediary component to redirect light from the charging connector to the imaging device. This allows the imaging device to capture images of the charging connector without requiring direct line-of-sight access, enabling abnormality detection while maintaining a compact system structure. The mirror serves as a mediating element that bridges the gap between the charging connector and the imaging device.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror is positioned to reflect light from the charging connector at an angle, effectively using a different spatial dimension to achieve imaging. Instead of requiring the imaging device to be directly facing the charging connector, the mirror redirects the light path through reflection, allowing abnormality detection from an indirect angle and reducing the need for complex positioning mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If a mirror is added to redirect the imaging path, then the imaging accessibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mirror acts as a simple intermediary component that redirects the imaging path without requiring complex mechanical structures. By using optical reflection instead of mechanical movement or complex positioning systems, the patent achieves improved imaging accessibility while adding only a single passive component to the system.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the arm mechanism grips the charging connector for imaging, then the imaging stability is improved, but the force applied may cause damage
Solution Approach 1:
The arm mechanism is designed to grip the charging connector at specific locations with controlled force. By applying gentle gripping force only at the necessary contact points rather than uniform pressure across the entire connector, the system achieves sufficient imaging stability without causing damage to the connector structure. The gripping force is localized and optimized for the specific imaging requirement.
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
Accurately detects abnormalities in the charging connector, ensuring safe and efficient charging operations.
Implementation Method 1
an abnormality detecting device configured to capture an image of the charging connector reflected in the mirror using the imaging device
Data Source
AI summary
A charging system includes: a charging device including a charging connector; an arm mechanism configured to grip the charging connector; an imaging device provided on the arm mechanism; a mirror provided in the charging device or the arm mechanism; and an abnormality detecting device configured to capture an image of the charging connector reflected in the mirror using the imaging device, and detect an abnormality of the charging connector using the captured image.