Diagnostic Tool with Recessed Connector
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1. A diagnostic tool, comprising:
- a processor to control functions of the diagnostic tool and retrieves diagnostic data from the vehicle;
a memory that stores a software to operate the diagnostic tool and the retrieved diagnostic data, the memory communicates with the processor and stores diagnostic data in a circular buffer;
a connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle, the connector interface communicates with the processor;
a serial communication interfaces that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol, the serial communication interfaces communicates with the processor; and
a recessed interface socket within a housing of the diagnostic tool, the recessed interface socket having a removable support structure module, wherein the support structure module includes a first cavity, a second cavity and a passage formed between the first and second cavities.
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Abstract
A diagnostic tool that includes components that allow the diagnostic tool to record data while the vehicle is driven in order to capture data for intermittent faults. The diagnostic tool can operate in harsh conditions such as high and low temperatures. The diagnostic tool includes a capacitor to power the diagnostic tool in order to prevent complete drainage of the vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool includes a support module that can couple with a socket and a plug in order to keep them mated together during use.
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20 Claims
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1. A diagnostic tool, comprising:
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a processor to control functions of the diagnostic tool and retrieves diagnostic data from the vehicle; a memory that stores a software to operate the diagnostic tool and the retrieved diagnostic data, the memory communicates with the processor and stores diagnostic data in a circular buffer; a connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle, the connector interface communicates with the processor; a serial communication interfaces that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol, the serial communication interfaces communicates with the processor; and a recessed interface socket within a housing of the diagnostic tool, the recessed interface socket having a removable support structure module, wherein the support structure module includes a first cavity, a second cavity and a passage formed between the first and second cavities. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A diagnostic tool, comprising:
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means for processing functions of the diagnostic tool and retrieves diagnostic data from a vehicle; means for storing a software to operate the diagnostic tool and the retrieved diagnostic data, the means for storing communicates with the means for processing and stores diagnostic data in a circular buffer; means for interfacing the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle, the means for interfacing communicates with the means for processing; means for communicating that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol, the means for communicating communicates with the processor; and means for receiving that is recessed and formed within a housing of the diagnostic tool, the means for receiving having a removable support structure module, wherein the support structure module includes a first cavity, a second cavity and a passage formed between the first and second cavities. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A support module for a connector, comprising:
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a housing having a first cavity and a second cavity; and a passage between the first and second cavities, wherein the passage has an opening that is less than a first opening of the first passage or a second opening of the second passage and wherein the support module is adapted to fit into a recessed portion of a diagnostic tool. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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