Smart Fuse Box With Wireless Module For Remote Power Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for housing electronics in automobiles lack efficient and versatile solutions for integrating electronic components with automotive fuse boxes, limiting functionality and flexibility in power and data management.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising electronic components with a connector configured to couple to an automotive fuse box, enabling both physical and electrical connections for power and data, and potentially incorporating wireless communication and advanced control functionalities, such as fuse replication and remote power control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fuse boxes are used without electronic integration, then simplicity and reliability are maintained, but functionality and versatility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines traditional fuse box structure with electronic components (microcontroller, wireless communication modules, sensors) into an integrated smart fuse box system. This merging allows the system to maintain the simplicity of traditional fuse boxes while adding advanced functionalities like remote monitoring, wireless communication, and intelligent power management.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart fuse box is designed to perform multiple functions: traditional circuit protection, wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), data logging, remote control, and integration with vehicle diagnostic systems. This multi-functionality approach allows a single device to replace multiple separate components, enhancing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components are integrated into the fuse box, then advanced functionalities are enabled, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic system is divided into modular components: power management module, wireless communication module, microcontroller unit, sensor array, and interface connectors. Each module can be manufactured and tested independently, then assembled into the final fuse box unit. This segmentation reduces manufacturing complexity by allowing specialized production of each subsystem.
Solution Approach 2:
Electronic components are pre-assembled and pre-tested as complete modules before integration into the fuse box. The microcontroller, communication interfaces, and power management circuits are configured and validated in advance, reducing on-site assembly complexity and ensuring consistent manufacturing quality.
3Ease of operation
If connector attachment methods are simplified, then ease of installation is improved, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connector design incorporates dynamic features such as spring-loaded contacts and self-adjusting mounting mechanisms that automatically adapt to slight variations in installation alignment. This allows non-expert users to install the fuse box easily while maintaining reliable electrical connections through the dynamic compensation of positional tolerances.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector serves as an intermediary component with standardized interfaces on both the fuse box side and the vehicle electrical system side. This standardized intermediary design simplifies installation by providing clear alignment guides and snap-fit mounting, while the internal contact design ensures reliable electrical connection through multiple parallel pathways and contact optimization.
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AI summary
Systems methods for housing electronics in an automobile, the system comprising including a set of electronic components and a connector configured to be attached to the set of electronic components, the connector being configured to connect to an automotive fuse box.