Wiring Harness Assembly for Aftermarket Furnace Board Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing HVAC furnace control systems face complexity and compatibility issues when replacing OEM control boards, as male header pins are not designed for incorporation into wiring assemblies, leading to challenges in connecting aftermarket control boards with different connector types to existing furnace harnesses.
Innovation Solution
A wiring harness assembly is provided with a male connector for connection to a wiring harness and a second connector for mounting to a panel, using insulated conductors and molding materials to secure and protect connections, allowing the assembly to adapt to various connector types and configurations, enabling the use of aftermarket control boards with different connector types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If male header pins are used for connection, then connection simplicity is improved, but compatibility with different connector types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a female connector as an intermediary component between the control board and the wiring harness. This female connector accepts various male connector types (different pin configurations, spacing, and arrangements) and provides a standardized interface to the control board, thereby enabling compatibility across different connector types while maintaining simple connection procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The female connector is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate multiple male connector types through different pin configurations and spacing arrangements. This single female connector design serves multiple functions by interfacing with various connector standards, eliminating the need for multiple specialized connectors
2Adaptability or versatility
If aftermarket control boards with different connector types are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The female connector acts as a mediator that absorbs the complexity of adapting to different control board connector types. By providing a standardized interface on one side and various adapter configurations on the other, it simplifies the overall wiring assembly while maintaining compatibility with diverse aftermarket control boards
Data Source
AI summary
In exemplary embodiments, wiring harness assemblies for electrical equipment and related methods are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a wiring harness assembly for electrical equipment generally includes a first connector configured for connecting to a wiring harness, a second connector configured for mounting to a panel, and one or more conductors connecting the first connector with the second connector.