3D ATV Frame Sealing for Dry Brake Access and Axle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing all-terrain vehicles lack the ability to adjust axle height and center axles, which is crucial for maintenance and increases the risk of water exposure leading to rust and reduced reliability of the brake system.
Innovation Solution
A three-dimensional single frame with a vertically adjustable waterproofing means, utilizing a rubber reinforced double seal to protect the brake system and allow for adjustable axle height and centering, ensuring the brake components remain dry and durable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the brake system is mounted on a fixed frame without waterproofing, then the structure is simple, but the brake system is exposed to water causing rust and reduced reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The brake system is nested inside a waterproof box formed by metal plates attached to the frame, creating a protective enclosure that shields the brake components from water exposure while maintaining structural integration
Solution Approach 2:
A rubber reinforced double seal is used as a flexible waterproofing means at the axle passage location, creating a water-tight barrier that allows axle rotation while preventing water ingress into the waterproof box
2Ease of repair
If the axle height is fixed, then the structure is stable, but maintenance operations such as gasket or drive shaft replacement become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The axle height is made adjustable through vertical movement capability, allowing the axle to be repositioned to convenient heights for maintenance operations while maintaining stable operation positions during normal vehicle use
3Manufacturing precision
If the axle cannot be centered, then the structure is simple, but proper alignment and operation of the brake system cannot be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The axle positioning system incorporates self-centering capability that automatically aligns the axle properly within the waterproof box and brake system components, ensuring correct alignment without requiring complex external positioning mechanisms
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the reliability and service life of the brake system by preventing water ingress, enabling easier maintenance and increased payload capacity, while maintaining environmental friendliness and buoyancy.
Implementation Method 1
waterproofing means is made in the form of a rubber reinforced double seal
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunctional all-terrain vehicle having a body for accommodating people and cargo, an engine, and a transmission having axles and wheels. Disposed on the axles are brake discs gripped within brake pads which are actuated by brake cylinders disposed in a carriage and forming a brake system, and can be used for traveling over land, water, swamps, snow. According to the invention, a single frame is configured as a three-dimensional structure, and waterproofing is additionally provided with a vertically adjustable seat.