Jump Start Point With Movable Insulating Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional external starting points for motor vehicles, particularly those positioned in the trunk or under the covers, are inaccessible for external starting or charging due to the lack of access for conventional starting clamps, necessitating a separate jump start point in the engine compartment.
Innovation Solution
A jump start point with a first and second electrical connection part, surrounded by an insulating cover that can be moved from a rest position to a release position for electrical contacting, eliminating the need for sliding contacts and ensuring safe and simple handling, with integrated positive and negative poles and automatic self-isolation via return springs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the starter battery is placed in the trunk or under covers to maintain on-board power supply for safety systems, then the battery is protected from accident damage, but external starting or charging becomes inaccessible without special devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two separate components: the starter battery located in the protected area (trunk/under covers) and an external starting point with connection parts positioned in the accessible engine compartment. This segmentation allows the battery to remain protected while providing accessible connection points for external starting operations.
Solution Approach 2:
An insulating cover acts as an intermediary element between the electrical connection parts and the environment. The cover can be moved between a rest position (providing insulation and protection) and a release position (allowing electrical contacting), thus mediating between safety requirements and operational accessibility.
2Reliability
If conventional starting clamps are used with batteries in protected areas, then the battery remains protected, but external starting is no longer possible without special devices
Solution Approach 1:
The external starting point with connection parts provides a universal interface that can accommodate conventional starting clamps and other starting aid tools. The connection parts are designed to work with standard equipment while the battery remains in its protected location, thus achieving multi-functionality without compromising protection.
3Ease of operation
If the insulating cover is made removable for access, then external contacting is enabled, but accidental removal or contact risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating cover is designed to be dynamically movable between a rest position (providing insulation) and a release position (allowing connection). This dynamic design allows the system to adapt between safety mode and operational mode, enabling controlled access while maintaining protection during normal conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulating cover provides preliminary protection by default, preventing accidental contact with electrical connection parts. The cover must be deliberately moved to the release position to enable connection, thus preventing harmful accidental contacts before they can occur.
4Device complexity
If both positive and negative poles are integrated in one component, then device complexity is reduced, but insulation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Both the positive pole (first electrical connection part) and negative pole (second electrical connection part) are integrated into a single external starting point component housing. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall structure, while the insulating cover provides comprehensive insulation for both connection parts simultaneously.
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
Facilitates easy and safe connection of jump start tools while preventing accidental removal and ensuring the jump start point is automatically isolated when not in use, enhancing usability and safety.
Implementation Method 1
The insulating cover is moved from the rest position to the release position against the spring force of the first return spring and also against the spring force of the second return spring (if one is provided). The return springs serve to automatically return the isolation cover from the released position to the rest position when the isolation cover is released by the user.
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AI summary
The point (100) has connection parts (101, 102) attaching starting aid-tools, and an insulating cover (105) surrounding the connection parts in a resting position. The insulating cover is movable from the resting position into a releasing position, in which a connection area of one of the connection parts and a connection area of the other connection part are released for electrical contacting of the starting aid-tools. The insulating cover comprises thickening units (811, 812), which prevent unplugging of the cover from the connection parts.