Integrated Vehicle Data Logging Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle data logging systems lack a compact and efficient solution for mounting a data logger and power source, which can lead to increased complexity and potential power drainage from the vehicle battery.

Innovation Solution

A data logging assembly is proposed, where a data logger and a power source are mounted on a substrate, providing a compact and efficient solution for vehicle data logging systems. The assembly includes a substrate with a printed circuit board, where the data logger and power source are securely mounted and electrically connected.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a data logger and power source are mounted separately in existing vehicle data logging systems, then the system can be assembled with standard components, but the system complexity increases and the vehicle battery may be drained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidpower drainage
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the data logger and power source into a single integrated assembly mounted on a substrate. This merging of previously separate components reduces system complexity by eliminating multiple mounting locations and connection points, while the integrated design ensures proper power management to prevent vehicle battery drainage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the power source and data logger into distinct functional modules mounted on a common substrate. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining a compact integrated structure, reducing overall system complexity compared to separate installations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If a compact data logging assembly is implemented, then system efficiency and compactness are improved, but the mounting and electrical connection requirements become more stringent

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata logging efficiencyVSAvoidmounting precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The substrate serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical mounting for both the data logger and power source, establishes electrical connections between components, and enables compact integration. This multi-functionality improves data logging efficiency while managing the precision requirements through a standardized platform.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Duration of action of stationary object

If the data logger is continuously powered, then data logging operations can be maintained without interruption, but the vehicle battery may be drained

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous operation durationVSAvoidvehicle battery drainage
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated assembly includes a power source that autonomously manages power supply to the data logger. This self-service power management enables continuous data logging operations while preventing vehicle battery drainage through integrated power control, eliminating the need for external power management systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250054340A1Data logging system for a vehicle
Publication Date: 2025.02.13 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC
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AI summary

A data logging assembly for a vehicle includes a substrate, a data logger mounted on the substrate, and a power source mounted on the substrate. The data logger is configured to receive and store vehicle data. The power source is electrically connected to the data logger.