Modular Floor Panel Wiring for Vehicle Signal Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional wiring schemes for passenger vehicles require extensive customization and overhaul for new seat layouts or repairs, leading to high engineering burdens and installation costs due to the need for point-to-point wiring connections.
Innovation Solution
Modular electrical signal supply assemblies with a floor panel, core layer, and power/data strip (PDS) panel inserts that can be selectively coupled to form a signal supply chain, allowing for flexible and efficient distribution of electrical signals to multiple devices without extensive rewiring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional point-to-point wiring schemes are used, then electrical signals can be delivered to individual devices, but the engineering burden and installation cost increase significantly due to extensive customization required for new seat layouts
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring system is divided into modular units (floor panels with integrated wiring channels and power/data distribution points) that can be independently configured and assembled. Each floor panel contains segmented wiring pathways that can be selectively activated based on the specific seat layout requirements, eliminating the need for complete system customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The floor panel modules are designed with universal wiring channels and distribution points that can serve multiple different seat configurations. The same basic floor panel design can be used across different vehicle models and layouts by selectively connecting certain pathways, reducing engineering burden while maintaining reliable electrical signal delivery to various devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional wiring schemes are customized for each passenger seat layout, then the electrical system can be optimized for specific configurations, but the installation time and factory install cost increase due to lengthy installation processes
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring channels and power distribution pathways are pre-configured within each floor panel module during manufacturing. This preliminary setup allows the panels to be quickly assembled and connected in different configurations without requiring time-consuming on-site wiring customization, thus maintaining adaptability while reducing installation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The wiring system incorporates flexible connection points and configurable pathways within each floor panel that can be dynamically adjusted during assembly to match different seat layouts. This dynamic configurability allows rapid adaptation to various configurations without extensive rework, balancing versatility with installation efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If extensive wiring overhaul is performed for new passenger seat layouts or repairs, then the electrical system can be updated or maintained, but the productivity decreases due to substantial or complete system overhaul requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring system is segmented into independent floor panel modules that can be individually replaced or reconfigured without affecting the entire system. When modifications or repairs are needed, only the specific affected modules need to be accessed and adjusted, maintaining adaptability while preserving overall system productivity by avoiding complete overhauls.
Solution Approach 2:
Damaged or obsolete floor panel modules can be quickly removed and replaced with new or refurbished units, rather than attempting to repair the entire wiring system. This modular replacement approach maintains the ability to update and maintain the electrical system while significantly improving productivity by minimizing disruption to the overall vehicle assembly.
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AI summary
A modular electrical signal supply assembly includes a floor panel and at least one power/data strip (PDS) panel insert configured to provide an electrical signal to an electrical device. A vehicle includes an interior cabin with an electrical signal distribution system that includes a plurality of modular electrical signal supply assemblies and a plurality of electrical devices. Each modular electrical signal supply assembly includes a floor panel and at least one PDS panel insert. Each PDS panel insert is configured to provide an electrical signal to an electrical device and is electrically coupled to at least one other PDS panel insert. A method of assembling an interior cabin includes providing at least two modular electrical signal supply assemblies, each of which includes a floor panel and a PDS panel insert, positioning the floor panels in the interior cabin, and electrically coupling each PDS panel insert to at least one other PDS panel insert.