Self-powered wireless fuse switch
First Claim
1. A system for remotely controlling the operation of at least one electrical subsystem that receives power from a vehicle battery through a fuse mounted within a fuse socket of a vehicle electrical system, the system comprising:
- a control device having a transceiver for transmitting control commands;
a wireless control module including a first outer housing enclosing an internal power supply and a control module transceiver that communicates with the transceiver of the control device to receive the control commands;
a fuse module connected to the wireless control module to receive control signals from the wireless control module, the fuse module including a second outer housing surrounding a relay controller, a relay movable between an open position and a closed position based upon relay control commands from the relay controller, a plurality of fuse blades extending from the second housing and sized for receipt in the fuse socket of the vehicle electrical system, and a fusible link positioned between the fuse blades; and
a wired connection between the wireless control module and the fuse module such that the internal power supply provides power to the relay controller and the relay.
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Abstract
A self-powered wireless fuse switch is disclosed that is a plug-in replacement for a fuse found in the electrical system of vehicles. The self-powered wireless fuse adds remote-controlled switching capabilities for short and long-range control of power to subsystems of a vehicle electrical system. The wireless fuse switch includes a wireless control module having an internal power supply and an internal transceiver that receives commands from a remote control unit. A separate fuse module includes an outer housing and fuse blades that extend from the outer housing and interface with a fuse socket of the vehicle to selectively allow or interrupt power from the vehicle to the subsystem of the vehicle electrical system. The fuse module includes a fusible link, a relay controller and a relay in the outer housing. The fuse module receives power from and communicates with the wireless control module.
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14 Claims
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1. A system for remotely controlling the operation of at least one electrical subsystem that receives power from a vehicle battery through a fuse mounted within a fuse socket of a vehicle electrical system, the system comprising:
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a control device having a transceiver for transmitting control commands; a wireless control module including a first outer housing enclosing an internal power supply and a control module transceiver that communicates with the transceiver of the control device to receive the control commands; a fuse module connected to the wireless control module to receive control signals from the wireless control module, the fuse module including a second outer housing surrounding a relay controller, a relay movable between an open position and a closed position based upon relay control commands from the relay controller, a plurality of fuse blades extending from the second housing and sized for receipt in the fuse socket of the vehicle electrical system, and a fusible link positioned between the fuse blades; and a wired connection between the wireless control module and the fuse module such that the internal power supply provides power to the relay controller and the relay. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A wireless fuse switch for use with an electrical system of a vehicle having a vehicle battery connected to provide power to at least one electrical subsystem through a fuse contained within a fuse socket, the wireless fuse switch comprising:
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a wireless control module including a first outer housing enclosing an internal power supply and a control module transceiver that receives wireless control commands; a fuse module connected to the wireless control module by a wired connection to receive control signals from the wireless control module and to receive power from the internal power supply, the fuse module including a second outer housing; a relay controller located within the second outer housing; a relay located within the second outer housing, wherein the relay and relay controller are powered by the internal power supply; a plurality of fuse blades extending from the second outer housing and sized for receipt in the fuse socket of the vehicle electrical system; and a fusible link positioned within the second outer housing between the fuse blades. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A wireless fuse switch for use with an electrical system of a vehicle having a vehicle battery connected to provide power to at least one electrical subsystem through a fuse contained within a fuse socket, the wireless fuse switch comprising:
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a wireless control module including a first outer housing enclosing an internal power supply and a control module transceiver that receives wireless control commands; a fuse module connected to the wireless control module by a wired connection to receive control signals from the wireless control module and to receive power from the internal power supply, the fuse module including a second outer housing; a controller located within the second outer housing; a switching device located within the second outer housing and movable between an open position and a closed position based upon command signals from the controller a plurality of fuse blades extending from the second outer housing and sized for receipt in the fuse socket of the vehicle electrical system; and a fusible link positioned within the second outer housing between the fuse blades. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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Specification