Snowmobile Helmet LED Light Junction Block

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Solution Overview

Problem

Snowy conditions with low visibility and added snow dust create dangerous situations for snowmobiling, as existing lighting solutions fail to provide adequate visibility and protection.

Innovation Solution

A LED safety light system for snowmobile helmets, featuring a power input connector connected to the snowmobile's auxiliary power output and a heated shield power input, with thermally insulated electrical conduits and a double-layered junction block to withstand cold temperatures and moisture, ensuring reliable power and illumination.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If existing lighting solutions are used in snowy conditions, then visibility is reduced, but adding LED safety lights increases protection against cold temperatures and moisture

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovevisibilityVSAvoidprotection against cold and moisture
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The lighting system is divided into separate functional components: LED light strips for illumination, insulated electrical conduits for power transmission, and a protected junction block for electrical connections. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system reliability in harsh conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite construction with thermally insulated electrical conduits combining conductive inner layers with insulating outer layers, and a junction block with inner and outer covers creating a protected composite structure. This composite approach simultaneously provides electrical conductivity, thermal insulation, and moisture protection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Duration of action of moving object

If LED safety lights are continuously powered from snowmobile auxiliary power, then illumination is maintained, but electrical connection reliability in cold conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous illuminationVSAvoidelectrical connection
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical connection system incorporates beforehand cushioning through insulated conduits and a protected junction block design. The inner cover houses electrical connections while the outer cover provides an additional protective barrier, cushioning the electrical system against cold temperatures and moisture before they can cause failure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The insulated electrical conduits act as intermediaries between the power source and LED lights, protecting the electrical connection while allowing continuous power transmission. The conduit insulation serves as a mediator that blocks cold and moisture from reaching the electrical components while maintaining electrical conductivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Use of energy by moving object

If electrical components are exposed to cold temperatures, then power transmission is efficient, but component failure from cold and moisture damage increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission efficiencyVSAvoidcold temperature and moisture damage
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical conduits use composite construction with an inner conductive layer for power transmission and an outer insulating layer for thermal and moisture protection. This composite structure maintains efficient power transmission while blocking harmful environmental factors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The conduit insulation and junction block covers serve as intermediary protective barriers between the electrical components and the harsh environment. These intermediaries allow power transmission to proceed efficiently while preventing cold and moisture from directly contacting the electrical components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 LED safety light system enhances visibility and safety by providing continuous power and bright illumination, even in harsh snowy conditions, without the need for charging or batteries, while protecting electronic components from cold and moisture.

Implementation Method 1

a LED light strip configured to attach to the snowmobile helmet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

the first electrical conduit, the second electrical conduit, and the third electrical conduit are insulated to withstand cold temperatures

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal Insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentUS11382376B1LED safety light for snowmobile helmets
Publication Date: 2022.07.12 LJE PRODUCTS LLC
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  • US11382376B1 patent drawing
  • US11382376B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A LED safety light for a snowmobile helmet is provided. The LED safety light includes a RCA male connector, a RCA female connector, and a LED light strip configured to attach to an outer surface of the snowmobile helmet. A double layered junction block includes an outer cover and an inner cover housing a PCB and at least a portion of the RCA female connector. The outer cover completely encapsulates the inner cover, wherein the junction block is configured to attach to the outer surface the snowmobile helmet. The RCA female connector is configured to be electrically connected to an auxiliary power output port of a snowmobile to provide power for the LED safety light and the RCA male connector is configured to electrically connect to a power input of a heated shield power input of the snowmobile helmet.