Modular Sensor Unit with Reporting Part for Wide Range Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wind speed sensors are limited in detecting a wide range of wind speeds and lack the ability to report detection information, restricting their application in various uses.
Innovation Solution
A sensor unit with a board, sensor, external connection terminals, and a reporting part that allows data communication and easy connection of multiple units, enabling the detection of a wide range of physical quantity changes and flexible configuration for various applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a wind speed sensor is configured as a single chip, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision and detection range are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the sensor system into multiple independent sensor chips arranged in series on a board. Each chip detects a specific wind speed range, and multiple chips collectively cover a broader detection range. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by maintaining simple individual chip structures while achieving extended measurement precision through modular arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal sensor board structure that can accommodate different types of sensor chips. The board provides standardized mounting and electrical connections, allowing the same platform to detect various physical quantities (wind speed, temperature, humidity) by simply changing the sensor chips. This multi-functionality approach resolves the contradiction by maintaining a simple standardized structure while enabling precise detection across multiple parameters.
2Device complexity
If a wind speed sensor is designed for a single function, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability for various applications is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal sensor board with standardized interfaces and multiple sensor mounting positions. The same board structure can be configured for different applications by selecting appropriate sensor chips and arranging them in different patterns. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining a simple standardized platform while achieving high adaptability through flexible configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables dynamic reconfiguration of the sensor system by allowing different sensor chips to be mounted, removed, or replaced on the board. The system can adapt its detection capabilities based on application requirements by changing the sensor composition. This dynamic flexibility resolves the contradiction between simple structure and versatile application support.
3Measurement precision
If multiple sensor units are connected in series, then the detection range is extended, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the extended detection range into multiple standardized sensor units, each handling a specific detection range. The segmentation approach resolves the contradiction by breaking down the complex task of covering a wide range into manageable modular units with simple individual structures and standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses homogeneous standardized boards and uniform connection interfaces for all sensor units. Each unit follows the same design pattern with consistent electrical and mechanical interfaces, making the connection process straightforward and reducing overall system complexity despite having multiple units. This homogeneity resolves the contradiction by enabling easy series connection while achieving extended detection range.
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
The solution allows for easy connection and configuration of multiple sensor units, enabling the detection of a wide range of physical quantity changes and flexible application in various uses, with the ability to report detection information externally.
Implementation Method 1
The wind speed is detected based on the magnitude of the heat radiation effect
Implementation Method 2
the reporting part is a light-emitting part that emits light based on detection information of the sensor
Data Source
AI summary
An object of the present invention is to provide a sensor unit that can detect a wide range of physical quantity changes with a higher degree of freedom than in the conventional art and is capable of reporting detection information, and a multiple-type sensor using the sensor unit. A flow sensor in the present invention includes a board, a sensor that is arranged on the board and detects a physical quantity change, a plurality of external connection terminals that are electrically connected to the sensor, and a reporting part that reports detection information of the sensor to the outside. In the present invention, a wide range of physical quantity changes can be detected with a higher degree of freedom. Connecting a plurality of sensor units enables use for various applications.