Vehicle Roof Wiring Module With Integrated Insulation Sheet

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in easily incorporating sheet-like acoustic insulation members, apparatuses, and transmission members into vehicle bodies, requiring a solution for efficient integration.

Innovation Solution

A wiring module is introduced, featuring a functional sheet with heat insulation, acoustic insulation, and radio wave shielding functions, along with a transmission member that extends to connect with vehicle-side and roof-side apparatuses, facilitating easy incorporation into the vehicle's roof structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If separate components (sheet-like acoustic insulation member, apparatus, transmission member) are installed individually into the vehicle body, then each component can be independently selected and installed, but the incorporation process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of incorporationVSAvoidincorporation process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the sheet-like acoustic insulation member, apparatus, and transmission member into a single integrated assembly. The transmission member is embedded within the acoustic insulation member, and the apparatus is mounted on the acoustic insulation member, creating a unified structure that simplifies installation while maintaining independent functionality of each component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The acoustic insulation member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides acoustic insulation, supports the apparatus, and contains the embedded transmission member. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate installation processes for each component, reducing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If multiple separate components are installed into the vehicle body, then each component can be optimized independently, but the installation time and labor increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveincorporation efficiencyVSAvoidincorporation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The transmission member is pre-embedded into the acoustic insulation member during manufacturing, and the apparatus is pre-mounted on the acoustic insulation member. This preliminary assembly eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site installation of each component separately, significantly reducing incorporation time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

By combining multiple components into a single pre-assembled unit, the patent enables installation as one integrated component rather than multiple separate operations, directly improving productivity and reducing labor time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of manufacture

If the transmission member is routed separately from the acoustic insulation member, then electrical connections can be made independently, but the overall assembly process becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The transmission member is nested within the acoustic insulation member, with the transmission member embedded in the sheet structure. This nesting arrangement simplifies assembly by integrating the electrical connection pathway within the insulation structure itself, eliminating separate routing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 the easy integration of functional sheets, transmission members, and apparatuses into the vehicle's roof, enhancing insulation, communication, and power supply while reducing noise interference and heat transmission.

Implementation Method 1

the functional sheet includes a layer having at least one of a heat insulation function, an acoustic insulation function, and a radio wave shielding function

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

the functional sheet includes a layer having at least one of a heat insulation function, an acoustic insulation function, and a radio wave shielding function

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAcoustic insulation: Acoustic Absorption

Implementation Method 3

the functional sheet includes a layer having at least one of a heat insulation function, an acoustic insulation function, and a radio wave shielding function

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadio wave shielding: Faraday Cage

Data Source

PatentUS12142822B2Wiring module
Publication Date: 2024.11.12 AUTONETWORKS TECH LTD
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AI summary

A wiring module includes: a functional sheet disposed between a roof panel forming a roof part of a vehicle and an interior member forming a ceiling shape of a vehicle interior to planarly extend over the roof panel and the interior member; and a transmission member provided on the functional sheet, wherein the functional sheet includes a layer having at least one of a heat insulation function, an acoustic insulation function, and a radio wave shielding function, the transmission member is electrically connected to a vehicle-side apparatus mounted to a side of the vehicle, and the transmission member is formed to extend to a position where the transmission member can perform a power supply to or communication with a roof-side apparatus mounted to the roof part in the functional sheet.