Central electric unit for a motor vehicle
AssigneeStribel GmbH
InventorHans P. Stribel
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Abstract
A central electric unit detachably interconnects various electric constructions parts and equipment such as wiring harnesses, connectors, fuses and switching devices for electric consuming circuits in a motor vehicle. The unit includes a housing structure provided with connecting plugs and sockets and enclosing a microcomputer which unifies controlling functions for all electric consumers. The microcomputer is separated from and operates independently of the exchangeable switching devices.
Claims15
A central electric device for use in motor vehicle to interconnect electrical parts of the vehicle inclusive of plug-in switching devices for electric consuming circuits, comprising a housing and, within the housing, a plurality of conductive webs arranged in mutually spaced relation at different levels;
- connectors mounted in said housing and being electrically connected to assigned conductive webs, said connectors including connector sockets for receiving said plug-in switching devices, and connector plugs connectable to the remaining electrical parts;
- a microcomputer arranged in said housing and including a circuit board supporting and interconnecting a microprocessor, a program memory, peripheral devices, and means for electrically connecting said peripheral devices with conductive webs assigned at least to the connector sockets for said switching device, said microcomputer being programmed for controlling via said peripheral devices operation of said switching devices to provide a central electronic control of said electric consuming circuits.
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