Jumper Harness LED Visual Circuit Diagnostics
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is challenging to determine the source of issues with components in agricultural equipment that utilize solenoids and valves due to complex electrical and hydraulic circuits, making diagnostic processes difficult.
Innovation Solution
A jumper harness with multiple electrical conductors and a light-emitting diode (LED) is coupled to the wiring harness of solenoids or valves, allowing for diagnostic monitoring by emitting light when electric power is provided, indicating proper function or failure to emit light when power is not received, thus indicating a circuit issue.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex electrical and hydraulic circuits are used in agricultural equipment, then the functionality and control capabilities are improved, but the difficulty of determining the source of problems increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies visual indication through color-changing elements (LEDs that illuminate or change state) to indicate the operational status of solenoids and valves. This allows operators to quickly identify which components are receiving power and functioning properly, transforming the invisible electrical state into visible color signals for easy diagnostics
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces jumper harnesses with integrated LEDs as intermediary diagnostic tools between the electrical circuit and the operator. These harnesses connect to existing wiring and provide visual feedback about power delivery to various components, serving as a mediator that simplifies the complex diagnostic process without modifying the core system
2Adaptability or versatility
If numerous solenoids and valves are coupled to electrical circuits, then the functionality of work vehicles and agricultural implements is improved, but the difficulty of determining the source of problems increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the diagnostic function by providing individual visual indicators (LEDs) for each solenoid and valve circuit. Instead of treating the entire electrical system as one complex unit, each component gets its own status indicator, allowing operators to isolate and identify specific problem areas within the larger system
Solution Approach 2:
Jumper harnesses with integrated LEDs serve as intermediary diagnostic devices that interface with the complex electrical circuitry. These harnesses simplify the complexity by providing clear visual feedback about power delivery to individual components, making the complex system easier to understand and diagnose
3Ease of operation
If visual indication is added to indicate power delivery, then the ease of diagnosis is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the visual indication function (LEDs) directly into the existing jumper harness structure. Rather than adding separate indicator devices, the lighting elements are integrated into the harness itself, combining diagnostic and indication functions in a single unified component that doesn't significantly increase overall system complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy diagnostic processes by visually indicating power delivery to solenoids or valves, aiding in identifying electrical circuit problems and ensuring proper operation of agricultural equipment.
Implementation Method 1
The jumper harness also includes a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the electrical conductors, wherein the LED is configured to emit light when receiving electric power
Data Source
AI summary
A jumper harness for a work vehicle or agricultural implement is provided. The jumper harness includes multiple electrical conductors, a first connector, and a second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to couple the jumper harness to a wiring harness of an electrical circuit of the work vehicle or the agricultural implement. The jumper harness also includes a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the electrical conductors, wherein the LED is configured to emit light when receiving electric power.