Sunroof Panel Connector Structure for Vibration-Stable Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle sunroofs with electronic components face challenges in maintaining a stable electrical connection due to vibrations caused by high-speed movement or uneven roads, making it difficult to provide a reliable power supply.
Innovation Solution
A sunroof device with a movable electrical connecting structure featuring a first electrical connector with an opening and a conductive seat, and a second electrical connector with a conductive terminal, allowing for a secure plug-in connection through a plugging slot that maintains power supply during opening and closing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional electrical connector is used to connect the circuit on the vehicle sunroof to the vehicle circuit, then the electrical connection can be established, but the connection becomes unstable due to vibrations caused by high-speed movement or uneven roads
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connector is designed with a flexible cable that can dynamically adapt to vibrations and movements. The flexible cable allows relative motion between the sunroof and vehicle body while maintaining electrical connection, transforming the rigid connection into a dynamic one that absorbs vibrational energy.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible cable acts as an intermediary element between the rigid electrical connector and the moving sunroof panel. This intermediary component absorbs and isolates the harmful vibrations, preventing them from affecting the electrical connection stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the sunroof is designed to be movable for opening and closing operations, then ventilation and lighting functions are improved, but maintaining stable power supply to electronic components becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply system uses a flexible cable that can accommodate the dynamic movement of the sunroof panel during opening and closing operations. The flexible cable maintains continuous electrical connection throughout the range of motion, ensuring stable power supply to electronic components regardless of sunroof position.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components are added to the vehicle sunroof for additional functions, then the versatility of the sunroof is improved, but the complexity of maintaining stable electrical connection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible cable serves as a mediator that simplifies the electrical connection system by providing a single, robust solution for connecting multiple electronic components. Rather than requiring separate rigid connections for each component, the flexible cable carries all electrical signals and power, reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
This disclosure is directed to a sunroof device having a window frame assembly (100), a pair of linkage assemblies (200, 200a), a panel assembly (300), a first electrical connector (400) and a second electrical connector (500). The window frame assembly (100) has a pair of rails (110, 1 10a). The linkage assemblies (200, 200a) are disposed on the rails (110, 110a) respectively. The panel assembly (300) is disposed on the pair of linkage assemblies (200, 200a). The first electrical connector (400) on the window frame assembly (100) has a plugging slot (401) and an opening (411), the opening (411) is located at a side of the first electrical connector (400) and extended to a top of the first electrical connector (400). The second electrical connector (500) on the panel assembly (300) has a conductive terminal (510). When the panel assembly (300) rotates, the conductive terminal (510) is plugged in the plugging slot (401) through the opening (411) and movable with the panel assembly (300) in the opening (411).