Trailer Coupling Control Module Bus Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coupling control modules for trailer couplings lack the ability to effectively communicate and configure vehicle bus modules to adapt to trailer operations, leading to suboptimal vehicle stability and functionality when a trailer is attached.
Innovation Solution
A coupling control module that sends configuration bus messages to vehicle bus modules via a digital bus, providing a configuration identifier to enable functions specific to trailer operation, allowing the vehicle bus modules to adjust their functionality based on the presence of the trailer, thereby enhancing vehicle stability and operational efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the coupling control module transmits configuration bus messages to vehicle bus modules, then the adaptability of vehicle bus modules to trailer operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional communication protocols and configuration mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling control module automatically transmits configuration bus messages to vehicle bus modules when a trailer is detected, enabling the system to self-configure without manual intervention. The module monitors trailer connection status and autonomously initiates configuration updates, allowing the system to adapt to trailer operations while maintaining operational simplicity for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration bus messages are transmitted in advance when a trailer is detected, before actual trailer operations begin. This preliminary configuration ensures that vehicle bus modules are pre-adapted to trailer-specific functions, enabling seamless integration and avoiding delays during trailer coupling operations.
2Productivity
If configuration identifiers are transmitted via bus messages to enable trailer-specific functions, then the operational efficiency for trailer operations is improved, but the loss of time occurs during the configuration transmission and recognition process
Solution Approach 1:
Configuration bus messages containing configuration identifiers are transmitted as soon as trailer connection is detected, preparing the system in advance for trailer operations. This preliminary configuration minimizes delays during actual trailer coupling by ensuring all necessary modules are pre-configured before operational demands arise.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling control module continuously monitors the digital bus for configuration acknowledgments and maintains active communication with vehicle bus modules. This continuous monitoring ensures that configuration transmission is completed without interruption and that any recognition issues are immediately detected and resolved, minimizing overall configuration time.
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AI summary
A coupling control module according to the invention, comprises the coupling control module designed to transmit at least one configuration bus message to the at least one motor vehicle bus module via the bus interface, wherein the configuration bus message contains a configuration identifier to be entered in configuration data of the motor vehicle bus module, wherein the configuration identifier is provided so that when the motor vehicle continues to be operated, at least one motor vehicle bus module can execute at least one function according to the existence of the trailer coupling and/or according to bus messages received from the coupling control module on the basis of received configuration identifier.