E-Throttle Switch Block Radial Housing Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hand throttle twist grip designs face challenges in accommodating necessary components like sensors and switches within the limited installation space near the rotary handle, compromising operational safety and environmental protection.

Innovation Solution

The design separates the housing into upper and lower parts, with the magnet and sensor assembly in one part and the switch unit in another, allowing for sufficient space and protection, and includes a radial extension for the circuit board and cable harness with sealing for environmental protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If components are arranged in the axial direction of the twist grip, then the installation space is compact, but sufficient space cannot be provided for sensor, shield, and switch

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation spaceVSAvoidcomponent accommodation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from axial arrangement to radial arrangement of components. The sensor, shield, and switch are positioned radially around the rotary handle rather than sequentially along its axis, utilizing the circumferential space to achieve sufficient component accommodation while maintaining compact overall dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The housing is divided into multiple segments or sections, each accommodating specific components. This segmentation allows optimal positioning of the sensor, shield, and switch in different radial zones, providing sufficient space for each component while maintaining a compact overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If housing is divided into attachable parts, then assembly and sealing are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesealing qualityVSAvoidhousing structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is segmented into modular sections that can be separately assembled and sealed. This segmentation enables improved sealing at each interface while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized connection elements.

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 provides a well-sealed and protected installation space for the measuring system, ensuring operational safety and environmental protection while accommodating all necessary components effectively.

Implementation Method 1

a magnet (6) which is operatively connected to the rotary grip (1), with a housing-fixed sensor (11) designed to detect the movement of the magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic field detection: Magnetic Field

Data Source

PatentEP4072932B1E-throttle having integrated switch block
Publication Date: 2024.07.17 HIRSCHMANN AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a manual throttle twist grip having a sensor arrangement, mounted in a housing (2), for detecting the rotary motion of a tubular twist grip (1), having a magnet (6) which is operatively connected to the twist grip (1), having a sensor (11) fixed to the housing and designed to detect the motion of the magnet (6), wherein the sensor (11) is connected to a cable harness (10), and having a return spring, the spring force of which is directed against the manually generated rotary motion, wherein the magnet (6) is fixed to a support element (5) and the support element (5) is arranged at a distance from the twist grip (1), wherein a housing part (7) is associated with the magnet (6) and the support element (5) and wherein said housing part (7) is also used for receiving the sensor (11), a circuit board (9) and the end of the cable harness (10).