Wireless Golf Cart Brake Light Control System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles such as golf carts often lack essential safety features like headlights, brake lights, and turn signals, posing safety risks when used on streets, and existing solutions are difficult to install and require complex wiring, making them costly and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A wireless accessory control system that includes a sender communicating with a controller to activate and deactivate accessories like headlights, brake lights, and turn signals, using a wireless transmitter and tilt switches to automatically activate brake lights during deceleration, with a modular design and independent power source to reduce installation complexity and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If hard-wired accessories are installed on vehicles, then safety features are provided, but installation difficulty and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical/wired connections with wireless communication technology. The accessory control system uses wireless transmitters and receivers to control headlights, brake lights, and turn signals without physical wiring connections to the vehicle's electrical system, thereby maintaining safety functionality while dramatically reducing installation complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces wireless communication as an intermediary between the controller and accessories. The wireless transmitter sends signals through the air to the wireless receiver, which then activates the accessories, eliminating the need for direct electrical wiring while maintaining reliable control
2Reliability
If hard-wired accessories are installed on vehicles, then safety features are provided, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless accessory control system eliminates time-consuming wiring installation by using wireless communication protocols. The system can be installed by simply mounting the controller and accessories without connecting electrical wires, reducing installation time from hours to minutes
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is pre-programmed with the necessary control logic and communication protocols before installation. This preliminary configuration allows the system to be deployed immediately upon installation without requiring complex on-site wiring or configuration
3Reliability
If accessories are added to existing vehicles, then safety features are provided, but interference with existing electrical circuits occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless communication system acts as an intermediary that completely isolates the accessory control from the vehicle's electrical system. Signals are transmitted through wireless electromagnetic waves rather than electrical connections, eliminating any potential interference with existing circuits
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the control signals from the electrical domain and places them in the wireless electromagnetic domain. By taking out the electrical connection requirement entirely, the system avoids all electrical interference issues while maintaining full control functionality
4Device complexity
If wireless accessory control system is used, then installation complexity is reduced, but power source uncertainty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is designed with universal power input capabilities that can accept power from various sources including 6-volt batteries, 8-volt batteries, and other vehicle power systems. This multi-functionality allows the same wireless accessory control system to be adapted to different vehicle types and power sources without modification
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 system significantly reduces wiring requirements and installation time, enhances safety by automatically activating brake lights, and provides a cost-effective solution for equipping vehicles with essential safety features, while minimizing interference with existing electrical circuits and reducing battery heat exposure.
Implementation Method 1
utilize a wireless transmitter to allow a driver to controller the lights... utilizing a tilt switch to automatically activate a brake light
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention can provide an accessory control system, a light control system, and/or a brake light control system for golf carts and/or other vehicles, including trailers, motorized vehicles, and non-motorized vehicles. Embodiments relate to a control system that can be easily installed on a golf cart and/or other vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a light system that has few is any wires connecting the light system to, or interfering with, any existing electrical circuitry of the gold cart. Specific embodiments can be installed on any golf cart, such as in the same location(s) as prior light systems. Embodiments of the subject light system can be rear tail lights, rear braking lights, front running lights, and/or front headlights.