Removable Component System with Wireless Position Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing removable component systems lack efficient communication and configuration capabilities, particularly in vehicles, which hinders effective integration and operation of removable components such as seats, consoles, and appliances, and fails to provide adequate safety device activation during crashes.
Innovation Solution
A removable component system that includes a component electrical unit, antenna, and system controller, allowing for selective connection and movement along a track assembly, with the system controller communicating with antennas and sensors to determine positions and orientations of components, and control safety devices based on crash information and occupancy status.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If removable components are added to vehicles, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and integration challenges increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs universal mounting interfaces and standardized communication protocols that allow different removable components (seats, consoles, appliances) to be integrated into the same vehicle platform. The mounting surface and track assembly provide a universal connection mechanism that simplifies integration across various component types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system controller acts as an intermediary between the vehicle's existing systems and the removable components. It manages communication through antennas and sensors, coordinating between the vehicle controller and various removable components to reduce integration complexity.
2Ease of operation
If communication systems are added to removable components, then control and monitoring capabilities are improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces complex wired communication mechanisms with wireless communication using antennas. The component electrical unit communicates with the system controller through wireless signals, simplifying the physical connection requirements while maintaining control and monitoring capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system controller provides universal communication capabilities that work across all removable components. A single communication infrastructure serves multiple functions including position tracking, occupancy detection, and control commands, reducing the need for component-specific communication systems.
3Measurement precision
If position tracking systems are implemented, then safety device activation accuracy is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the vehicle's existing antenna infrastructure and power supply systems to support position tracking. The removable components utilize the vehicle's electrical system already present for other functions, avoiding additional energy consumption while achieving position accuracy for safety device activation.
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AI summary
A removable component system may include a removable component selectively connectable to a mounting surface including a component electrical unit; an antenna; a system controller configured to communicate with the component electrical unit and the antenna; and/or a track assembly configured to be fixed to said mounting surface. The removable component may be selectively connectable to said mounting surface via the track assembly. The removable component may be configured for selective connection with, removal from, and movement along the track assembly. The system controller may be configured to obtain a position of the removable component relative to said mounting surface via the antenna and the component electrical unit (e.g., via a component controller, a sensor, and/or a communication device thereof).