Modular Electronic Control Device Insertion Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing electronic control devices require disassembly of the control target housing for replacement, making the process cumbersome and inefficient, while also occupying valuable space outside the housing.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device unit design that includes a control target housing with an opening for easy insertion and removal of the electronic control device, allowing the first connector to connect with an inner connector within the housing, thus enabling the electronic control device to be easily replaced without disassembling the control target device and saving space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the electronic control device is fixed to the inner wall of the control target housing, then the electronic circuit can be located inside the control target housing saving space, but the electronic control device cannot be easily replaced requiring disassembly of the control target housing
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the electronic control device into a separable module that can be independently removed. The electronic control device is designed as a distinct unit with its own housing and connectors, allowing it to be separated from the control target housing without disassembling the housing itself. This segmentation enables both space saving (by placing the circuit inside) and easy replacement (by modular design).
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the electronic control device as a removable module from the control target housing. By providing a dedicated opening and using connectors that allow separation, the electronic control device can be taken out and replaced independently while the control target housing remains intact. This extraction approach resolves the contradiction between fixing the device inside for space saving and enabling easy replacement.
2Area of stationary object
If the electronic control device is mounted inside the control target housing, then space in the outer region is saved, but the device becomes difficult to access for replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The invention prepares for future replacement by designing the electronic control device as a pre-configured removable module. The opening is provided in advance, and the connectors are designed to allow easy separation. This preliminary preparation ensures that when replacement is needed, the device can be quickly accessed and replaced without requiring disassembly work, thus resolving the contradiction between space saving and ease of repair.
3Reliability
If the electronic control device is fixed to the control target housing, then stable electrical connection is achieved, but replacement requires disassembly of the housing
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the electrical connection system into modular connectors that can be easily connected and disconnected. The electronic control device has its own connectors that mate with corresponding connectors on the control target housing, providing stable electrical connection during operation while allowing simple connection/disconnection for replacement. This segmentation eliminates the need for housing disassembly while maintaining connection reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
The electronic device unit includes: a control target device; and an electronic control device, the control target device including: a control target housing; a control target component; and an inner connector, the electronic control device including: an electronic circuit including a circuit board and an electronic control component; and a first connector, which is electrically connected to the electronic control component. The control target housing has formed therein an opening, which allows the electronic control device to be placed in and taken out of the control target housing. When the first connector is connected to the inner connector, the electronic control device is located inside the control target housing.