Removable RV Accessory Control With Auto Detection and Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing recreational vehicles lack efficient systems for connecting, controlling, and displaying accessories, particularly for removable accessories, which hinders user convenience and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for controlling removable vehicle accessories through actuators, communication protocols, graphical user interfaces, and accessory controllers, enabling precise positioning and configuration of accessories, as well as wireless control and integration with vehicle systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a system for controlling removable accessories is implemented, then user convenience and functionality are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects removable accessories and configures control parameters without requiring manual setup. The controller autonomously identifies accessory presence, retrieves appropriate control settings from memory, and activates the accessories, eliminating the need for complex user configuration procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
A single controller unit handles multiple removable accessories with different functions (lights, horns, speakers). The controller stores multiple sets of control parameters and automatically selects the appropriate set based on detected accessory type, enabling one device to serve multiple purposes without increasing operational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If precise control of removable accessories is enabled, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Control parameters for different accessory types are pre-configured and stored in the controller's memory before runtime. When an accessory is detected, the controller retrieves the pre-stored parameters corresponding to that accessory type, eliminating the need for complex real-time calculation or configuration logic.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary between the vehicle's electrical system and removable accessories. It stores multiple sets of control parameters and selectively applies them based on accessory detection, simplifying the interface between diverse accessories and the vehicle system while enabling precise control.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members coupled to the frame; a removable accessory; and a controller storing instructions that, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to adapt a state of the removable accessory.