Wiring Module Connection Member Integrating Switch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle wiring systems using plate-shaped metal conductors lack the ability to integrate switching elements, such as relays, for controlling electric power to devices, and face challenges in ease of assembly due to complex configurations.
Innovation Solution
A wiring module with a connection member that includes a switch and fitting portions for plate-shaped conductor plates, allowing for the supply or interruption of electric power to devices while facilitating connection, and incorporating a signal line for control, which can be integrated with a control circuit for managing power and signal transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If plate-shaped metal wiring is used to supply high current, then current supply capability is improved, but the ability to integrate switching elements such as relays is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the plate-shaped metal wiring (conductor plate) with a switching element (relay) into an integrated wiring module. The relay is mounted on the conductor plate, merging the power transmission function and the switching function into a single integrated structure, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining high current supply capability and enabling integration of switching elements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If relays are disposed on electric devices, then switching function is achieved, but the electric device cannot be simplified
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of placing the relay on the electric device, the patent integrates the relay directly onto the conductor plate within the wiring module. This merging of the switching element with the wiring structure rather than with the electric device reduces the complexity of the electric device while maintaining the switching function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If metal wiring pieces are divided and connected through bolting, then connection flexibility is improved, but ease of assembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functional components (conductor plate, relay, terminals) into a single pre-assembled wiring module. This eliminates the need for workers to perform complex bolting operations to divide and connect metal wiring pieces, significantly improving ease of assembly while maintaining the flexibility of the wiring system.
4Adaptability or versatility
If switching elements are integrated into the wiring module, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the switching element directly onto the conductor plate using mounting structures such as clips or fasteners that attach to the existing wiring structure. This approach adds functionality while minimizing the increase in overall complexity by utilizing the existing wiring module framework rather than creating a completely separate complex assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a wiring module for installation in a vehicle, including a first conductor plate that is connected to a first output end of a power storage device and formed of a flat electric conductor elongated in a longitudinal direction, and supplying electric power from the power storage device to an electric device. The wiring module further includes a connection member. The connection member is fitted to the first conductor plate. The connection member includes a first fitting portion, a second fitting portion, and a switch. The first fitting portion is fitted to the first conductor plate. The second fitting portion has a first terminal through which electric power is supplied to the electric device. The switch establishes and breaks electrical continuity between the first terminal and the first conductor plate.