Tesla. has been granted a patent for an innovative wiring and power communications system in automobiles. The system features a backbone section with multiple conductors, inner and outer sheathing for electrical insulation, and shield members to enhance safety and performance. GlobalData’s report on Tesla gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Automobile wiring and power communications system
The granted patent US12036932B2 outlines a backbone section designed for electrical and data transmission applications. The backbone section features an outer sheathing that encases multiple components, including at least two conductors, a bus bar component, and a series of shield members. The design ensures that the first conductor is separated from the bus bar by at least one shield member and one inner sheathing member, enhancing the integrity of the electrical signals. The configuration allows for the first conductor to transfer data signals while the bus bar is primarily responsible for power transmission. The claims also specify that the shield members can be conductive and may fully wrap around the conductors, providing additional protection against interference.
Further claims detail the arrangement of the components within the outer sheathing, emphasizing the spatial relationship between the conductors and the bus bar. The patent describes variations in the thickness of sheathing members and the potential for the bus bar to serve structural functions. Additionally, the bus bar's line impedance is specified to fall between 5 and 125 Ohms, which is critical for ensuring efficient power transmission. The claims also highlight the possibility of having stacked components, with specific arrangements of shield members that enhance the overall functionality of the backbone section. This innovative design aims to improve the performance and reliability of systems that rely on simultaneous power and data transmission.
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