Vehicle Center Console Interface for Accessory Identification and Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storage management arrangements for vehicles lack adaptability in managing and connecting various accessories to the center console.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle center console with an interface that includes a detection circuit to identify accessories, a control circuit to manage compatibility and installation, and a display to guide users, along with mechanical, electrical, and fluid connections for seamless integration and climate control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional storage management arrangements are used, then the system is simple, but the adaptability for managing various accessories is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The center console interface is designed to accommodate multiple types of accessories (storage boxes, charging devices, climate control units) through a universal mechanical and electrical connection system, allowing a single interface structure to serve multiple functions while maintaining system manageability through standardized connection protocols
2Reliability
If accessory identification and compatibility checking systems are added, then compatibility and reliability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary identification and compatibility verification of accessories through the detection circuit and control circuitry before allowing connection, ensuring that only compatible accessories are approved for installation and operation, thereby preventing incompatible connections while maintaining system reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuitry acts as an intermediary between the accessory identification system and the mechanical/electrical connection systems, mediating the connection process by verifying compatibility and controlling the activation of mechanical interfaces and electrical couplings based on identification results
3Ease of operation
If user guidance displays are implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display system provides self-service guidance to users by automatically showing installation instructions and compatibility information when accessories are detected, enabling users to independently complete the accessory installation process without requiring external assistance or complex manual procedures
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes a center console that includes an interface. At least one accessory is configured for installation to the center console via the interface and including an identifier. A detection circuit is configured to detect a user approaching the vehicle. An identification circuit is configured to determine the identifier in response to a scanning command. A display indicates instructions for the installation of the at least accessory in response to an indication signal. Control circuitry is in communication with the detection circuit, the identification circuit, and the display, and is configured to communicate the scanning command in response to detection of the user approaching the vehicle and communicate the indication signal based on detection of the identifier.