Multi-Load Fuse Block for Automotive Electronics Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The limited space in modern vehicles for automotive fuses poses a challenge in protecting an increasing number of electronics from overcurrent, as existing fuse configurations are not adequately designed to accommodate multiple high-current devices.
Innovation Solution
A multi-load fuse block with a housing featuring multiple fuse slots and conductive wires that allow for the insertion and electric connection of multiple safety fuses, enabling protection of a variety of automotive electronics by distributing the connection across multiple conductive paths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional single-load fuse blocks are used, then the structure is simple and space is saved, but the number of automotive electronics that can be protected is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The fuse block is divided into multiple independent fuse slots (first fuse slot, second fuse slot, third fuse slot) that can accommodate different types of fuses simultaneously. Each slot is designed to accept specific fuse types (chip fuses, plug-in fuses, or flat-panel fuses), enabling the protection of multiple automotive electronics with different current requirements within a single unified structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The fuse block is designed as a universal structure that can accommodate multiple types of fuses (chip fuses, plug-in fuses, and flat-panel fuses) and protect multiple automotive electronics (headlights, air conditioning, audio system, power windows, etc.) simultaneously. The standardized housing design allows different fuse types to be integrated into a single protective device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate fuse blocks are installed to protect more electronics, then the protection coverage increases, but the installation space required increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple fuse functions are merged into a single integrated fuse block structure. The first, second, and third fuse slots are combined within one housing, allowing multiple automotive electronics to be protected by a single installed component rather than requiring multiple separate fuse blocks, thereby reducing the total installation space required.
Solution Approach 2:
Different types of fuses are nested within the same fuse block housing. The structure allows chip fuses, plug-in fuses, and flat-panel fuses to be accommodated in different slots within the single fuse block, creating a nested arrangement where multiple protective elements coexist in one compact unit.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fuse slots are arranged in sequence on the first surface, then the electrical connection path is extended, but the housing size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fuse slots are arranged in a sequential pattern on the first surface of the housing, utilizing the two-dimensional surface area rather than extending in three-dimensional space. This planar arrangement allows multiple fuse slots to be positioned in sequence without significantly increasing the housing volume, as the electrical connection paths are routed through the housing structure rather than requiring linear spatial extension.
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AI summary
A multi-load fuse block, which receives insertion of at least two safety fuses therein, includes: a housing, a first surface of the housing configured with a first fuse slot and at least one second fuse slot; a conductive joint, configured on a second surface of the housing, and in electric connection with the first fuse slot; a first load conductive wire, configured on a third surface of the housing; and a second load conductive wire, configured on a fourth surface of the housing, where the first fuse slot and second fuse slot allow a plurality of safety fuses to be inserted therein or separated therefrom. The first load conductive wires and second load conductive wires of the housing can provide electric connection for automotive electronics, allowing the safety fuses to be in electric connection with more automotive electronics so as to protect them from overcurrent.