Superheat Controller Integration for Simpler End-of-Line Testing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional end of line test equipment arrangements are complex and inefficient, requiring multiple components for testing operational parameters of devices, which complicates construction and maintenance.

Innovation Solution

A superheat controller is used to replace multiple test components, such as multimeters, PWM drivers, and pressure transducers, integrating their functions to simplify the test equipment arrangement and reduce the number of components needed.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple test components (multimeter, PWM driver, pressure transducer) are used to test operational parameters, then measurement precision and functionality are improved, but device complexity and construction difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational parameter testing accuracyVSAvoidtest equipment arrangement complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple test components (multimeter, PWM driver, pressure transducer) into a single integrated test equipment arrangement that can perform all testing functions through a unified system architecture, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining comprehensive testing capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The test equipment arrangement is designed with multi-functional capabilities, where a single system can perform multiple testing operations (electrical measurements, pulse width modulation control, pressure sensing) through configurable software and modular hardware components, eliminating the need for separate dedicated devices for each function

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate test components are used, then functional versatility is improved, but ease of manufacture and maintenance deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetesting capability versatilityVSAvoidequipment construction ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The test equipment arrangement employs modular architecture where different testing functions are implemented as separate but integrated modules (electrical testing module, PWM control module, pressure sensing module) that can be independently manufactured and then assembled into a complete system, facilitating easier production while maintaining functional versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A single integrated test equipment platform provides universal testing capabilities across multiple domains (electrical, thermal, pressure) through configurable software and standardized interfaces, eliminating the need to manufacture and maintain multiple separate specialized devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10234409B2Test equipment arrangement having a superheat controller

Publication Date: 2019.03.19 DUNAN MICROSTAQ INC

AI summary

A test equipment arrangement includes a superheat controller configured for connection to a unit under test, and further configured to test at least one operational parameter of the unit under test.