Vehicle Sub-Unit Features TRIZ Cases

Big-data temperature profiles from multiple vehicles let controllers detect battery thermal abnormalities and trigger fault codes before damage.

A centralized converter adapts voltage and monitors compressors, dryers, and valves to cut rail air system complexity and energy use.

A curved cross member and reinforcement redirect offset side loads along the member axis, improving energy absorption and fuel tank protection.

A selectively engaged worm gear drive delivers high reduction in limited space while enabling self-locking parking and manual towing.

A movable O-ring style seal simplifies air dryer check valve assembly while maintaining reliable fluid flow control and easy replacement.

Combining vehicle, driver reaction, and location data helps classify safety-critical traffic scenarios for more reliable DAS and HAD control.

Partitioned closed cross-sections in the side sill absorb lateral crash energy through stable crush deformation, limiting cabin intrusion and battery damage.

Pressure-based clogging detection limits machine operation when a brake particle capture filter or its sensor fails, preventing particle diffusion.

A U-shaped support with a closing plate clips the radiator, pump, and cooler into a compact engine cooling module with easier assembly.

Hydraulic telescopic pistons replace bulky pneumatic height adjusters, cutting suspension interference while enabling low, middle, and high settings.

A mechanical failsafe and gear transmission replace bulky magnetic couplings to adjust vehicle air elements with lower force, cost, and damage risk.

Stored elastic energy and a helical slider reopen a stuck air inlet curtain, restoring cooling airflow if the drive system fails.

Helmholtz resonators between tire main grooves attenuate pipe resonance noise in the 900-1250 Hz band while also reducing friction and air pumping noise.

Uniformly angled serrated prongs replace complex tooth geometry to improve steering harmony, feedback, and manufacturing economy.

A compact memory gear assembly stores rear view pivot angles inside the actuator, simplifying manufacture while preserving precise mirror positioning.

Deformable bellows close moving air-guide gaps in trucks, cutting air escape and turbulence to improve cooling and reduce drag.

A split underfloor battery lets the drive shaft pass through, preserving trunk space while avoiding a separate rear drive motor.

An interface verifies wheel-speed pulses before outputting forward, reverse, or invalid signals to improve autonomous driving direction detection.

Location-based vent valve and level control limit vehicle tank fill volume in restricted areas without using multiple tank sizes.

A cargo box floor extending over support members enables secure off-road vehicle attachment with fewer than eight fasteners.

By nesting the lamp module inside the counterweight, this case cuts assembly complexity, reduces part count, and improves visibility.

Grip patterns are matched with vehicle behavior to detect driver dozing more accurately and reduce false hands-off alerts.

Conductive spring contacts join vertically aligned terminals to simplify power control unit assembly in tight spaces and keep water off the connection.

Modular lateral enclosures lock onto a vehicle heat exchanger to cut holder complexity, weight, and installation time.

Elastic cantilever clips snap the anti-lock sensor ring onto the brake band, holding fit under heat and vibration without tools.

Shared illumination data from connected vehicles is scored by context and user settings to adjust screen brightness without a local sensor.

A turned flange stand-off strengthens battery pack enclosure fastening while keeping the attachment rim compact and reducing pack size.

A switchable series spring assembly uses an actuator and stop to vary spring rate and ride height for comfort, handling, and maneuvering.

An off-axis support column mounts the torque feedback motor directly at the wheel hub to save space, cut friction and inertia, and improve ergonomics.

A spiral-groove sliding stop mechanically limits steer-by-wire wheel rotation, avoiding oversized motors while improving reliability.

A single rotating actuator opens and closes spoke-gap covers to balance brake cooling, low drag, and lower wheel complexity.

An off-axis support column and outer-rotor torque feedback unit cut steering friction and inertia while adding a mechanical end-stop.

Predicts host and target braking distances from sensor data so autonomous vehicles can execute maneuvers only when safe following gaps remain.

Removable front and rear subframes speed engine and suspension access while preserving frame strength and rear camber adjustability.

Localized wall-thickness reductions let plastic body-skin flaps pivot with low actuator force while preserving strength, weight, and surface appearance.

SOME/IP service discovery and an Ethernet gateway simplify diagnosis across CAN and Ethernet controllers while reducing wiring complexity.

Adaptive braking combines regenerative and brake control to keep autonomous EVs stable during brake or controller communication failures.

Cold-formed chemically strengthened cover glass improves impact performance, preserves optical quality, and lowers laceration risk in vehicle interiors.

Partially closing a wheel brake inlet valve limits hydraulic pressure during slip control, preventing overpressure damage while maintaining braking.

An actuated epicyclic gear train switches transmission ratios automatically, widening efficient low-speed torque operation without manual shifting.

A nested intermediate-shaft gear layout enables precise grinding in a compact electric drive axle while reducing packaging limits and NVH.

Log-scale zoning and selective signal amplification improve brake pressure sensing below 30 bar for precise autonomous driving and parking control.

A detent arm mounted on the speed changing shaft simplifies shift drum assembly while maintaining accurate gear engagement positions.

Magnetic coupling lets powered carriage wheels assist only during operator push or pull, cutting effort and preventing autonomous movement.

A bent one-piece joint with segmented continuous flanges and vertical ribs avoids stretch flanging cracks while preserving stiffness and strength.

An open-section steel cross bar and bracket-guided mounting reduce EV front-body assembly interference while maintaining crash strength.

Gesture-based driver wakefulness detection supports safer switching from automated to manual driving while avoiding unnecessary emergency stops.

Warnings shift between visual, auditory, and tactile modes using driver state and travel context to improve alert effectiveness and cut unnecessary alerts.