Panel Harness Routing Layout for Reversible Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in efficiently wiring harnesses when the attachment direction of a panel with respect to the main body changes, leading to issues such as slack or bent wires, especially when components are shared between different product configurations.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device incorporates asymmetrical wiring extraction portions, connectors, and distinct wiring areas with clamps to securely route and connect harnesses, allowing for flexible wiring arrangements that adapt to changes in panel orientation, ensuring proper wiring regardless of attachment direction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If components are shared between different product configurations, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but wiring reliability deteriorates when panel attachment direction changes
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring space is segmented into multiple distinct wiring areas (first wiring area, second wiring area, third wiring area) with different clamp configurations. Each wiring area is optimized for specific wire routing needs, allowing the same harness to be properly configured regardless of panel attachment direction. This segmentation enables reliable wiring in both configurations while using shared components.
Solution Approach 2:
Different wiring areas have different local qualities - the first wiring area has clamps for horizontal routing, the second wiring area has clamps for vertical routing, and the third wiring area provides additional routing options. This local differentiation ensures that each section of the harness can be properly secured according to the specific attachment direction, maintaining wiring reliability while using shared components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the panel attachment direction is changed, then product versatility is improved, but wiring quality deteriorates due to slack or bent wires
Solution Approach 1:
The wiring system is designed to be dynamic and adaptable to different attachment directions. Multiple wiring areas with different clamp orientations allow the harness to be properly routed whether the panel is attached in a first direction or a second direction. This dynamic configuration capability maintains wiring quality across different installation scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution adds dimensional complexity to the wiring space by creating multiple wiring areas with clamps oriented in different directions (horizontal, vertical, angled). This multi-dimensional wiring architecture allows the same harness to be properly configured for panels attached in different directions, preventing slack and bent wires while maintaining attachment flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wiring areas with different clamp configurations are provided, then wiring adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The harness is designed as a universal component that can serve multiple functions - it can be properly wired regardless of panel attachment direction by utilizing different wiring areas. The same harness works for both first direction and second direction attachments, and the multiple wiring areas provide multi-functional routing options, reducing the need for configuration-specific components.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes: a panel; and a main body to which the panel is reversibly attached, the main body includes: first and second wiring extraction portions as defined herein; wiring connection terminals that are provided as defined herein; a first wiring area as defined herein; a second wiring area as defined herein; and a wire that extends from one of the first and second wiring extraction portions to one of the wiring connection terminals so as to be electrically connected to the panel, and the wire is arranged to extend from the first wiring extraction portion to the one of the wiring connection terminals via the first wiring area, or is arranged to extend from the second wiring extraction portion to the one of the wiring connection terminals via the first and second wiring areas.