WO2004058539A1 - Display for checking connector of automobile - Google Patents

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WO2004058539A1
WO2004058539A1 PCT/KR2003/002869 KR0302869W WO2004058539A1 WO 2004058539 A1 WO2004058539 A1 WO 2004058539A1 KR 0302869 W KR0302869 W KR 0302869W WO 2004058539 A1 WO2004058539 A1 WO 2004058539A1
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connector
error state
automobile
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Byung-Yoon Ohm
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q11/00—Arrangement of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q9/00
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
    • G01R31/00—Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
    • G01R31/50—Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
    • G01R31/66—Testing of connections, e.g. of plugs or non-disconnectable joints
    • G01R31/68—Testing of releasable connections, e.g. of terminals mounted on a printed circuit board
    • G01R31/69—Testing of releasable connections, e.g. of terminals mounted on a printed circuit board of terminals at the end of a cable or a wire harness; of plugs; of sockets, e.g. wall sockets or power sockets in appliances
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • H01R13/6691—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit with built-in signalling means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/20—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for testing or measuring purposes

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  • the present invention relates to a display apparatus for checking a
  • a certain apparatus is adapted to fix the errors.
  • the above technique relates to a portable tester capable of
  • an indication lamp 6 capable of indicating an error state is inserted
  • a contact terminal 2 is connected to
  • a lighting lamp 4 is
  • the above portable tester checks a wiring state based on a direct
  • an electric cable of an automobile is connected by connector.
  • a display apparatus such as LED indicated on a gauge board.
  • an automobile comprising a connector formed of a load side connector and a
  • connection unit for transferring an information of an error state
  • the detection unit includes a sensor for detecting based on an electric
  • the connection unit includes electric cables, and the display apparatus
  • the display apparatus may be formed of a
  • gauge board includes an ECU, a memory unit, a display unit, and an alarming
  • Figure 1 is a view illustrating a conventional connection tester of an
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state that an error state of a
  • Figure 3 is a circuit diagram of a gauge board indicating an error state of
  • the present invention relates to a display apparatus for checking an
  • error state of an automobile connector capable of checking an error state of a connector adapted to connect electric cables of an automobile, so that a user
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view
  • Figure 3 is a circuit diagram of a gauge board
  • the LED of the display apparatus 13 is turned off.
  • the gauge board may be implemented based on the following five embodiments.
  • connection of the connector 10 has a problem, namely, in
  • the LED When the connector 10 is normally connected, the LED outputs a green
  • the LED or a signal input terminal of the gauge board 17 is detected, and the
  • ECU of the gauge board 17 controls, and the LED generates a red light. At this time, the voltage of the input terminal of the LED or a signal input terminal of the
  • a voltage variation of the LED input terminal is detected, and the ECU of
  • the gauge board 17 controls.
  • gauge board 17 is detected.
  • the ECU of the gauge board 17 controls, and the
  • the LED generates a red light or blinks.
  • ECU of the gauge board 17 controls, and a voltage of the input terminal of the
  • error state of the gauge board is classified into a connection error, a contact
  • the above method is adapted in the case that a more
  • the labels attached on the gauge board may be recognized
  • recognizable light or character may be adapted.
  • the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. As the

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a display apparatus for checking an error state of a connector of an automobile capable of checking an error state of an interior of a connector adapted to connect electric cables of an automobile. The display apparatus includes a connector formed of a load side connector and a power side connector, a detection means for detecting an error state in the interior of a connector, a connection means for transferring an information of an error state of the connector to a gauge board, and a display apparatus for displaying an error state of the connector on a gauge board of a driver’s seat.

Description

DISPLAY FOR CHECKING CONNECTOR OF AUTOMOBILE
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a display apparatus for checking a
connector of an automobile capable of checking an error state of a connector
adapted to connect the connectors of an automobile, and in particular to a
display apparatus by which a driver can easily check an error state of a
connector through a gauge board of an automobile.
Background Art
In order to drive various full-length parts adapted for a driving of an
automobile, various kinds of electric wires coated with a wire coat are installed
in the interior of an automobile and are connected with connectors. The above
wiring parts are connected with each other. When a certain error occurs in the
contacts of the connectors, a certain apparatus is adapted to fix the errors.
According to the Korean registered utility model No. 20-0265805
(registered date: Feb. 9, 2002, and applicant: Deteck Corporation) of
"Apparatus for checking errors in automobile", various errors occurring during
the driving of the automobile are indicated on a display apparatus, so that a
driver recognizes the errors. In the above utility model, when an error data is fixed at a fixing service center, it is possible to check the error parts and time.
In addition, the Korean registered patent laid-open No. 10-0214707
(registered date: May 20, 1999, and applicant: KIA motors corporation of
"Comprehensive checking apparatus for automobile" relates to a
comprehensive automobile checking apparatus having a fixing material inquiry
function, an error checking function, a tune-up function, a learning control
function, a data analyzing function and a ventilation gas analyzing function. In
the above two patents, there are provided techniques for checking an error state
of the parts related to the entire driving of the automobile based on an
automobile gauge board.
As a technique related to the present invention, there is the Korean
utility model laid-open No. 1998-022809 (laid-open No. Jul. 25, 1998, and
applicant: Daewoo motors company) of "Tester for checking connector and fuse
of automobile". The above technique relates to a portable tester capable of
checking a fuse and connector connected from a battery of automobile to
various full-length parts.
As shown in Figure 1 , in the tester for checking connector and fuse of
automobile, an indication lamp 6 capable of indicating an error state is inserted
into a third socket 7 in one end of the tester. A contact terminal 2 is connected to
the third socket 6 of the indication lamp 6 through a resistor R1 and is inserted into a first socket 3 for thereby contacting an error portion. A lighting lamp 4 is
inserted into the second socket 5 in the direction of the contact terminal 2 and is
turned on based on a supply of driving power through a second resistor R2.
However, the above portable tester checks a wiring state based on a direct
contact with an automobile wiring or fuse. Namely, it is impossible to check an
error state on the gauge board as compared to the present invention in which it
is possible to check an error state on the gauge board. Therefore, there are big
differences between the present invention and the above conventional arts in
their constructions and technical concepts.
Generally, an electric cable of an automobile is connected by connector.
In the case that an electric cable is degraded in the connector or is corroded, it
is impossible to recognize a disconnection or contact error between the
terminals in the interior of the connector.
Disclosure of Invention
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to overcome the
problems of the conventional art.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a technique in
which it is possible to easily check a corrosion in the interior of a connector
capable of connecting electric cables installed in the interior of an automobile and a disconnection or an error state of an electric cable in the connector by a
user using a display apparatus such as LED indicated on a gauge board.
To achieve the above objects, in an apparatus for checking an error
state of a connector adapted to connect electric cables in the interior of an
automobile, there is provided a display apparatus for checking a connector of
an automobile, comprising a connector formed of a load side connector and a
power side connector, a detection unit for detecting an error state in the interior
of a connector, a connection unit for transferring an information of an error state
of the connector to a gauge board, and a display apparatus for displaying an
error state of the connector on a gauge board of a driver's seat.
The detection unit includes a sensor for detecting based on an electric
potential difference between a power side terminal and a load side terminal, and
a resistor.
The connection unit includes electric cables, and the display apparatus
is either a two color LED or a single color LED wherein both LEDs generate
either a red color or a blue color. The display apparatus may be formed of a
three color LED or a single color LED instead of adapting a two color LED. The
gauge board includes an ECU, a memory unit, a display unit, and an alarming
unit.
Therefore, in the present invention, it is possible to prevent a certain accident due to an automobile wiring failure and to easily check an error portion
when checking an automobile.
Many effects obtained in relation with the above objects of the present
invention will be easily understood with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Brief Description of Drawings
The present invention will become better understood with reference to
the accompanying drawings which are given only by way of illustration and thus
are not limitative of the present invention, wherein;
Figure 1 is a view illustrating a conventional connection tester of an
automobile connector and fuse;
Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state that an error state of a
connector according to the present invention is checked; and
Figure 3 is a circuit diagram of a gauge board indicating an error state of
a connector according to the present invention.
Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
The present invention relates to a display apparatus for checking an
error state of an automobile connector capable of checking an error state of a connector adapted to connect electric cables of an automobile, so that a user
can easily recognize an error state on a gauge board.
The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described
with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 2 is a perspective view
illustrating a state that an error state of a connector according to the present
invention is checked, and Figure 3 is a circuit diagram of a gauge board
indicating an error state of a connector according to the present invention.
As shown in Figure 2, in the case that a connection state of the
connector of the side of the power is maintained with the load side in the
connection terminal 19 in the interior of the connector 10, since the current
flows by a normal voltage, the LED of the display apparatus 13 is turned off. In
the case that there is a certain disconnection or an error in the interior of the
connector 10, the current disconnected between both terminals, and an electric
potential difference drops, so that the LED is turned on. Namely, when a red
lamp on the gauge board of the driver's seat is turned on, it is recognized that
there is a problem in the connector 10.
The method for indicating an error state of the connector displayed on
the gauge board may be implemented based on the following five embodiments.
[Embodiment 1] When the connector 10 is normally connected, the LED of the gauge
board 17 blinks. In the case that the connection of the connector is abnormal
and has a failure, the voltage of the LED input terminal is detected, and an
alarming unit 16 operates.
[Embodiment 2]
When the connector 10 is normally connected, the LED maintain a
turned off state. If the connection of the connector 10 has a problem, namely, in
the case of the abnormal state, a certain variation of the voltage of the LED
input terminal is detected, and an ECU (Electric Control Unit) of the gauge
board 17 controls and the LED blinks.
At this time, the voltage of the input terminal of the LED or a signal input
terminal of the gauge board 17 is detected, and the alarming unit 16 is operated.
[Embodiment 3}
When the connector 10 is normally connected, the LED outputs a green
light, and in the case that the connector is abnormally connected, namely, in the
case that there is a failure in the connection, the voltage of the input terminal of
the LED or a signal input terminal of the gauge board 17 is detected, and the
ECU of the gauge board 17 controls, and the LED generates a red light. At this time, the voltage of the input terminal of the LED or a signal input terminal of the
gauge board 17 is detected, and the alarming unit 16 operates.
[Embodiment 4]
A voltage variation of the LED input terminal is detected, and the ECU of
the gauge board 17 controls. When the connector 10 is normally connected, the
LED blinks. When there is an error, in the connection of the connector 10, or
when the terminal of the connector is degraded or is abnormal due to corrosion,
the voltage of the input terminal of the LED or a signal input terminal of the
gauge board 17 is detected. The ECU of the gauge board 17 controls, and the
LED generates a yellow light. When the connection of the connector is
disconnected, the LED generates a red light or blinks. At this time, in the above
two cases, the voltage variation of the LED input terminal is detected, and the
ECU of the gauge board 17 controls, and a voltage of the input terminal of the
LED or a signal input terminal of the gauge 17 is detected, and the alarming unit
16 operates.
[Embodiment 5]
In the case that the connection state of the connector 10 has an error, a
voltage of the input terminal of the LED or a signal input terminal of the gauge board 17 is detected, and the ECU of the gauge board 17 controls. A certain
character is displayed on the display apparatus of the gauge board 17. The
error state of the gauge board is classified into a connection error, a contact
error, a repetition of non-contact, a degradation or corrosion using a memory
unit installed in the gauge board 17. The error states are recorded into the
memory. The above method is different from the earlier embodiments of the
present invention. The above method is adapted in the case that a more
detailed information is needed.
[Embodiment 6]
The above embodiments may be adapted to each connector or a part of
connector (major parts: airbag connector, ABS connector, various control
connectors, etc.). The labels attached on the gauge board may be recognized
based on the functions of each connector or the pin types of connector, the
name of loads, numerals or symbols. As an indication method, a visually
recognizable light or character may be adapted.
Industrial Applicability
As described above, in the present invention, the connection states or
electric cable connection states of a plurality of electric cables of the connector installed in the interior of an automobile may be visually checked on the gauge
board by a driver for thereby preventing a certain accident. In addition, when
checking the automobile, an error portion can be easily found.
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. As the
present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the
spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that the
above-described examples are not limited by any of the details of the foregoing
description, unless otherwise specified, but rather should be construed broadly
within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore all
changes and modifications that fall within the meets and bounds of the claims,
or equivalences of such meets and bounds are therefore intended to be
embraced by the appended claims.

Claims

Claims:
1. An apparatus for checking an error state of a connector adapted to
connect electric cables in the interior of an automobile, a display apparatus for
checking a connector of an automobile, comprising:
a connector formed of a load side connector and a power side
connector;
a detection means for detecting an error state in the interior of a
connector;
a connection means for transferring an information of an error state of
the connector to a gauge board; and
a display apparatus for displaying an error state of the connector on a
gauge board of a driver's seat.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said detection means includes a
sensor for detecting based on an electric potential difference between a power
side terminal and a load side terminal, and a resistor.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said connection means includes
electric cables.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said display apparatus is either a two
color LED or a single color LED wherein both LEDs generate either a red color
or a blue color.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said gauge board includes an ECU,
a memory means, a display means, and an alarming unit.
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said alarming unit is a buzzer or
alarm.
7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said memory means classifies an
error state of connector into a non-connection error, a contact error, a repetition
of non-contact, degradation error or corrosion and records the errors into a
memory.
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