AU2018101440A4 - Automotive Electronic Switching System - Google Patents

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AU2018101440A4
AU2018101440A4 AU2018101440A AU2018101440A AU2018101440A4 AU 2018101440 A4 AU2018101440 A4 AU 2018101440A4 AU 2018101440 A AU2018101440 A AU 2018101440A AU 2018101440 A AU2018101440 A AU 2018101440A AU 2018101440 A4 AU2018101440 A4 AU 2018101440A4
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H47/00—Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
    • H01H47/02—Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H47/00—Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
    • H01H47/002—Monitoring or fail-safe circuits
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H79/00—Protective switches in which excess current causes the closing of contacts, e.g. for short-circuiting the apparatus to be protected
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02H—EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS
    • H02H3/00—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition with or without subsequent reconnection ; integrated protection
    • H02H3/02—Details
    • H02H3/021—Details concerning the disconnection itself, e.g. at a particular instant, particularly at zero value of current, disconnection in a predetermined order
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02H—EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS
    • H02H3/00—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition with or without subsequent reconnection ; integrated protection
    • H02H3/08—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition with or without subsequent reconnection ; integrated protection responsive to excess current
    • H02H3/087—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition with or without subsequent reconnection ; integrated protection responsive to excess current for dc applications
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/026—Car
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2300/00—Orthogonal indexing scheme relating to electric switches, relays, selectors or emergency protective devices covered by H01H
    • H01H2300/04—Programmable interface between a set of switches and a set of functions, e.g. for reconfiguration of a control panel

Abstract

This invention Relates to an Electronic Switching System with eight (8) Switches/circuits and comprising a Switch panel and receiver output module(s) designed to control automotive electrical accessories and/or functions in automotive, marine, mining industrial or other 12VDC-24VDC applications and/or vehicles. The Electronic Switching System switch panel incorporates three (3) programmable master switches which allow association and activation and deactivation of multiple combinations of the eight (8) individual circuits via the press of a single switch/button.

Description

invention Relates to an Electronic Switching System with eight (8) Switches/circuits and comprising a Switch panel and receiver output module(s) designed to control automotive electrical accessories and/or functions in automotive, marine, mining industrial or other 12VDC-24VDC applications and/or vehicles. The Electronic Switching System switch panel incorporates three (3) programmable master switches which allow association and activation and deactivation of multiple combinations of the eight (8) individual circuits via the press of a single switch/button.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
INNOVATION PATENT
Automotive Electronic Switching System (ICS SWITCH SYSTEM)
The following Statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me:
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Contents
1.0 Summary of the Invention.................................................................................................................3
2.0 Background.......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Objective of invention...................................................................................................................4
3.0 Detailed Description..........................................................................................................................5
3.1 User Programmable Master switches...........................................................................................5
3.2 On-board Circuit Monitoring/Shutdown.......................................................................................5
3.3 Switch operation Programming....................................................................................................6
3.4 Receiver Module Output Programming........................................................................................6
3.5 Switch Panel Assembly Physical Detail..........................................................................................6
3.6 Receiver Output Module Physical Detail.......................................................................................6
4.0 Explanation of attached diagrams/lmages.......................................................................................7
5.0 Attachments diagrams/lmages........................................................................................................7
5.1 Figi...............................................................................................................................................7
5.2 Fig 2...............................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Fig 3...............................................................................................................................................9
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Automotive Electronic Switching System
1.0 Summary of the Invention
This invention Relates to an Electronic Switching System with eight (8) Switches/circuits and comprising a Switch panel and receiver output module(s) designed to control automotive electrical accessories and/or functions in automotive, marine, mining industrial or other 12VDC-24VDC applications and/or vehicles.
In one form, but not necessarily restricted to, the invention consists of:
• A single switch panel assembly incorporating eight (8) individual switches and three (3) user configurable master switches • A single receiver output module incorporating 8 output circuits • A three (3) wire communication cable with appropriate connectors installed • One set of mounting hardware.
The Electronic Switching System switch panel incorporates three (3) programmable master switches which allow association and activation and deactivation of multiple combinations of the eight (8) individual circuits via the press of a single switch/button.
The Electronic Switching System incorporates integrated current monitoring and circuit protection which will deactivate each output independently in the event of an over current (overload) or short circuit (dead Short) condition
The Electronic Switching System switch panel can be programmed to allow for latching (push on/push off) or momentary operation of each of the eight switches independently.
The Electronic Switching System receiver output module can be programmed to associate multiple outputs to a single switch to allow for activation and control of components with high current (amps) draw.
The Electronic switching system switch panel and receiver communicate via a single 3 wire data cable and use a proprietary digital signal.
Additional receiver output modules can be connected into the Electronic Switching system to allow for expansion of the system and activation of multiple electrical accessories around various locations on a vehicle.
It is accepted that variants of the detailed assembly may be offered. Variants may include the type of hardware supplied, the length of the communication cable and number of receiver output modules supplied.
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2.0 Background
Vehicles used in the automotive, mining, construction, marine and heavy equipment industries are often required to install aftermarket electrical accessories, safety devices, lighting or control systems.
Historically these aftermarket electrical components have been controlled via traditional toggle, rocker or push-button type switches. These traditional switches incorporate a set of moving mechanical contacts which can be prone to failure when subjected to general vibration and environmental conditions often found on automotive applications.
Traditionally vehicle manufacturers provided several positions within the vehicles interior to allow for the installation of aftermarket switches. In recent times manufacturers have moved to reducing or removing entirely these provisions within the vehicles interior design. This has led to a lack of room to install traditional switches and an inconstancy of switch locations as the position of switches is often AD-HOC and at the installer's discretion.
Conventional switches require individual wires to be connected between each switch and the electrical component they control. In addition, each switch circuit requires additional external circuit protection in the form of a fuse or circuit breaker in order to protect from short circuits and potential damage to vehicle and injury to operators.
2.1 Objective of invention
It is the objective of this invention to provide a single compact switch panel device which incorporates inbuilt circuit protection and electronic switching. This invention provides improved performance and a reduction in failures through the removal of mechanical switching components and a reduction in wiring and removal of external circuit protection.
This invention allows installers and users to streamline and standardise the installation of switch controls into vehicles in which aftermarket electrical components are required. Facilitating appropriate and consistent installation across all vehicle and application types.
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3.0 Detailed Description
The invention relates to one complete assembly incorporating a single switch panel assembly incorporating eight (8) individual switches and three (3) user configurable master switches and a receiver output module(s) incorporating eight (8) output circuits each and incorporating integrated current monitoring and protection. All associated cables and wiring harnesses and all associated mounting hardware.
The Electronic Switching System is suitable for use on both 12 and 24 volt applications. The Electronic Switching system incorporates 8 individually switched circuits.
The Electronic Switching System uses an in-cab switch panel and remote output module connected by a single data/communication cable. The switch panel and receiver communicate using a proprietary signal which allows the switching system to be configured in multiple ways using a single output module for typical applications or with additional slave output modules on larger systems or vehicles.
The Electronic Switching System incorporates position and function lighting on all switches. The Electronic Switching System incorporates operator feedback on the normal operation as well as fault identification via onboard LED indicators. The Electronic Switching System switch panel uses adhesive backed overlays to provide indication of switch functions.
3.1 User Programmable Master switches
The Electronic Switching System switch panel incorporates three (3) user programmable Master switches. These switches can be used to link any combination of the eight (8) induvial switches together to allow activation of multiple circuits via the switching of a single button.
3.2 On-board Circuit Monitoring/Shutdown
The Electronic Switching System incorporates onboard circuit protection. In the event of a over load or short circuit the Electronic Switching System panel immediately turns off the affected output preventing damage to the switch panel and devices controlled by it. The panel provides real time feedback to the operator via LED's on both the panel and receiver module as to the state of each output.
In the event of an intermittent short circuit the output of the affected circuit will turn off and remain off for 4 seconds. After this period the Electronic Switching System will check the circuit, if no short is present it will automatically turn the output back on. In the event of a constant short or dead short the Electronic Switching System will check the circuit as above 3 more times. After which if the short circuit is still present, the output will be locked into an off state and will remain off until the operator turns the switch off and then back on again. All circuits are monitored and controlled independently. In the case of a short circuit only the affected output is isolated while all others remain operational.
In addition to the on-board circuit monitoring the Electronic Switching System incorporates a master shut down input which can be connected to a master switch or similar vehicle shut down switch. Enabling all outputs to be turned off in the case of an emergency.
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3.3 Switch operation Programming
The eight (8) individual switches on the Electronic Switch System switch panel are able to be individually programed to operate in either a latching (push on/push off) or momentary manner.
3.4 Receiver Module Output Programming
The Electronic Switching System receiver output module can be configured to allow multiple output circuits to be assigned to a single switch. Providing the ability to control devices with larger current draw than is cable from a single output circuit.
3.5 Switch Panel Assembly Physical Detail
The Electronic Switching System switch panel incorporates an ABS plastic housing and printed circuit board (PCB) with eight (8) small switches and three (3) large switches. The switch panel housing measures 64.9mm x 67.9mm x 22mm and incorporates a single %-20 threaded mounting point on the rear of the panel. The switch panel housing assembly is preferably made from high strength, high impact ABS however other materials can also be used. For example, other high strength plastics or plastic blends could be deemed suitable substitutes.
3.6 Receiver Output Module Physical Detail
The Electronic Switching System Receiver output module incorporates an ABS housing and Printed circuit board (PCB) with all required wiring and connections to facilitate connection to the Switch panel assembly. The Receiver output housing measures 110mm x 53mm x 20mm and incorporates two elongated mounting points set at 100mm centre to centre.
The switch panel housing assembly is preferably made from high strength, high impact ABS however other materials can also be used. For example, other high strength plastics or plastic blends along with alloy or alloy blends could be deemed suitable substitutes.
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Claims (7)

  1. INNOVATION PATENT
    Automotive Electronic Switching System (ICS SWITCHING SYSTEM)
    2018101440 25 Sep 2018
    Automotive Beacon Adapter Mounting plate
    1. WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
  2. 2. An Electronic switching system compatible with 12-24VDC (nominal 10-30v) systems incorporating eight (8) switches and eight (8) monitored output circuits. Comprising: An electronic switch panel incorporating eight (8) switches and three (3) programmable master switches, a single three wire communication cable and a remote receiver output module (modules).
  3. 3. An Assembly as claimed in claim 1, providing the function to control automotive electrical accessories and devices in a single switch panel incorporating momentary and latching switch operation and providing operator feedback as to the state of each circuit.
  4. 4. An Assembly as claimed in claim 1, providing the ability to associate any combination of the 8 individual switches/circuits to any of the 3 user configurable master switches. Allowing multiple switches/circuits to be controlled by the one master switch.
  5. 5. An Assembly as claimed in claim 1, providing the function to monitor current draw and control the output state of up to eight (8) automotive electrical circuits per output module and provide operator feedback as to the state of each circuit.
  6. 6. An Assembly as claimed in claim one that allows user configuration of each receiver output module circuit to provide monitored and protected outputs that are user selectable for each switch circuit.
  7. 7. An Assembly as claimed in claim 1, providing the function to allow a universal and robust electronic switching system that is able to be programmed and configured as required to suit individual applications and requirements.
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    4.0 Explanation of attached diagrams/Images
    Fig 1. Details the complete Electronic Switching System switch panel design including dimensions in 2d and 3d line drawings. Including top, front, side and isometric views.
    Fig 2. Details the complete Electronic Switching System switch panel design in a 3D rendered drawing in isometric view.
    Fig 3. Details the complete Electronic Switching System receiver output module housing design including dimensions in 3d rendered drawings. Including top, front, side and isometric views.
    5.0 Attachments diagrams/Images
    5.1 Fig 1
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EP3981636A1 (en) * 2020-10-12 2022-04-13 Yazaki Corporation Switch module, master switch unit, and slave switch unit
USD1016012S1 (en) 2020-07-31 2024-02-27 FLIR Belgium BVBA Module for power control system

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