Deflectors TRIZ Cases

An underfloor guard with unequal oblique sides redirects road debris laterally and downward to protect vehicle-mounted components from impact.

Sensor-triggered airflow, brushes, and magnets clear debris ahead of autonomous vehicles to avoid damage without route delays.

Sensors trigger a retractable underbody guard to lower near the road only when needed, blocking objects from going under the vehicle.

Rear-wheel microphone placement plus audio filtering and AI isolate tire-road sound to predict wetness despite wind, engine noise, and fouling.

Low-friction protective panels with reduced contact area and contour-matched edges help vehicles glide over obstacles without snagging or damage.

A worm-driven sector gear deploys and stows a vehicle rock rail, while mechanical stops and shock pads prevent over-travel and impact damage.

A vehicle-mounted adapter panel creates a horizontal return on vulnerable aero extremities, enabling protective accessories without altering the body.

A pivoting, height-adjustable vehicle guard stays close to the road to deflect people and objects while lifting over obstructions.

A hoof-supported caster widens robot ground contact to resist tipping at ledges while mapped risk zones slow transit to limit cargo shaking.

Rolling capture elements map underwater road topography and hidden obstacles, helping vehicles navigate flooded areas with fewer collision risks.

A concealed bumper-mounted blade and camera system clears roadway debris from inside the vehicle, reducing responder exposure and delay.

Melt-bonded PET and copolyester nonwoven layers improve stone-chip resistance, peel strength, acoustic shielding, and recyclability.

A melt-bonded PET and copolyester laminate improves stone-chipping resistance, mechanical stability, and long-term durability in automotive moulded parts.

High-pressure air through a perforated vehicle surface forms an air cushion that deflects headwind debris without wipers or electronics.

Digital route data triggers timely lifting of a rail snow plow near balises, axle counters, and switch drives to avoid damage.

A sensor-weighted flap deploys into the tire spray field to keep door handles and side surfaces cleaner with less drag than fixed guards.

Welded under-protector mounting removes exposed bolts, improving corrosion resistance, ground clearance, worker ergonomics, and appearance.

Pivot and locking pin assemblies replace corroded fasteners, enabling secure vehicle brush guard mounting and faster removal.

Rotary brush assembly removes material spillage via adjustable mounting arms, ensuring uniform paving distribution.

Cabin guard covers the front wall body to create a double wall structure, preventing road debris from entering the cabin through gaps in existing guards.

Adjustable magnetic orientation and omni-directional wheels enable stable attachment to irregular surfaces while providing precise directional control.

Separating sensor and airbag mounting locations eliminates component overlap while the guide transfers impact force for effective pedestrian protection.

Side portions retract when fixed obstacles exert force, preventing cable entanglement and damage while adapting to floor height changes.

Pivot pins and clevis brackets enable universal attachment of push bars, resolving the trade-off between adaptability and device complexity.

A deflector device uses a sliding element to pivot and deflect front wheels outward, preventing dangerous hooking in partially overlapping frontal collisions.

A bumper cross member end section features a hollow profile element with collision-resistant reinforcement to maintain structural integrity during impact.

A protective panel uses reduced surface area and low friction edges to minimize force transfer during obstacle contact.

A vehicle restraint system uses a pivot anchor to engage a weight-supporting rail on the vehicle frame.

Curved stiffener cross section resolves radiator opening area versus structural strength trade off without adding weight.

Perforated mud flaps break trailing air vortices to reduce drag, while allowing airflow through elongate openings to vent heat from tires.

A swing arm mechanism displaces ground debris from vehicle tire paths using unpowered mechanical motion.

A metal tongue latch features a low-friction plastic protection tip secured by a locking system.

A cantilevered safety guard mounts to a vehicle side panel to deflect objects from wheel paths.

Segmented bumper sections protect sensors while enabling maintenance access without vehicle disassembly.

Cross members and vertical plates connect longitudinal guard members to trailer beams, absorbing side impact forces.

Segmented head frames with universal detachable side parts reduce manufacturing complexity while maintaining adaptability for various commercial vehicle types.

Shear connections allow a kinematic wedge to displace wheels outboard, resolving undesirable orientations that existing structures fail to manage.

Merging a honeycomb grille with an energy absorber restricts debris impact while absorbing collision forces to protect the radiator.

A tubular bumper with an oval cross-section provides robust structural support for emergency vehicle pushing operations.

Segmented side extensions pivot independently to prevent individuals from slipping under the bumper while absorbing shock through dampening mechanisms.

A telescoping safety guard deflects individuals from vehicle wheels using a resilient mounting system.

A vehicle side-step device uses a rack and pinion gear system to unfold and extend the step platform from the body.

Pivotable deflector tab on caster housing prevents wheel inhibition by pushing movable obstacles and ramping fixed ones.

A bumper-mounted hose plow attachment uses rollers and a low-friction platform to move fire hoses.

A wheel deflector bracket redirects external forces away from a vehicle door hinge.

A road construction machine material deflector pivots automatically via hydraulic actuation for transport or installation modes.

A telescoping safety guard skirt deflects pedestrians from vehicle wheels while retracting upon impact.