Wireless Remote Control System for Vehicle Accessories

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Solution Overview

Problem

The installation of electrical vehicle accessories, such as horns and lights, often requires complex wiring through the firewall, posing a safety hazard and deterring users due to the need for technical know-how and potential compromise of the firewall's integrity.

Innovation Solution

A wireless remote control system comprising a receiver and a remote transmitter, allowing components to be wirelessly actuated between on and off conditions without direct electrical coupling across compartments, using a processor unit, relay, and radio frequency communication to eliminate the need for physical wiring through the firewall.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If electrical wiring is run through the firewall to connect actuator and device, then the device can be actuated while driving, but the installation becomes difficult and safety hazards increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of actuationVSAvoidease of installation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wiring system with a wireless communication system. The actuator and device are connected via radio frequency communication between a transmitter in the passenger compartment and a receiver near the device in the engine compartment, eliminating the need for physical wiring through the firewall while maintaining the ability to actuate the device while driving

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces wireless radio frequency signals as an intermediary medium to transmit control commands between the passenger compartment and engine compartment. This intermediary communication method replaces direct electrical wiring, allowing actuation without compromising firewall integrity or requiring complex installation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If electrical wiring is run through the firewall to connect actuator and device, then the device can be actuated while driving, but safety hazards increase due to potential compromise of firewall integrity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of actuationVSAvoidfirewall integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wiring penetration through the firewall with a wireless communication system. Radio frequency signals transmit control commands across the firewall without physical penetration, eliminating the safety hazard of compromised firewall integrity while maintaining full actuation capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses wireless radio frequency signals as an intermediary to bridge the gap between compartments. This allows control commands to pass through the firewall area without physical penetration, preserving firewall integrity and vehicle safety while enabling remote actuation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If complex wiring through firewall is required, then device can be actuated while driving, but technical know-how requirement increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of actuationVSAvoidwiring complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the complex mechanical wiring system with a simple wireless communication system. The transmitter and receiver units communicate via radio frequency, eliminating the need for complex wiring routes through the firewall and reducing installation requirements to basic mounting and pairing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces wireless radio frequency communication as an intermediary that simplifies the connection between actuator and device. This eliminates the need for technical know-how related to firewall penetration and wiring routing, reducing installation to simple unit mounting and automated pairing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enables easy and safe installation of vehicle accessories by allowing wireless control of components like horns and lights, reducing the complexity and safety hazards associated with traditional wiring methods.

Implementation Method 1

wireless remote control system comprising a receiver and a remote transmitter, allowing components to be wirelessly actuated between on and off conditions without direct electrical coupling across compartments, using a processor unit, relay, and radio frequency communication

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadio frequency communication: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10099635B2Wireless remote controlled electronic system for a vehicle

Publication Date: 2018.10.16 WOLO MANUFACTURING CORP

AI summary

The disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for wirelessly actuating a component of a vehicle such that it is selectively transitionable between an on condition and an off condition. The systems and devices may include a receiver and a remote transmitter. The receiver may be electrically coupled to the vehicle component within a first compartment of the vehicle and the remote transmitter may be mounted within another compartment of the vehicle that is physically isolated from the first compartment while still being wirelessly paired to one another.