Autonomous Driving Module Mounting Between Floor and Rear Seat
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of autonomous driving devices in vehicles often requires significant passenger space, leading to reduced convenience as existing solutions diminish the available space for passengers when integrating the necessary components.
Innovation Solution
An autonomous driving device module mounting structure that positions the autonomous driving device module between a floor panel and a rear seat, allowing for the integration of multiple devices such as an autonomous driving control unit, auxiliary power supply, power converting unit, and air blowing unit without sacrificing passenger space, utilizing a casing design with a blowing port and exhaust port for efficient cooling and simplified wiring connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If the autonomous driving device is installed using existing space allocation methods, then the autonomous driving function can be achieved, but the passenger space (luggage space) is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the vertical space dimension by positioning the autonomous driving device in the gap between the floor panel and the rear seat, rather than occupying horizontal passenger space. This dimensional transition allows the device to be installed without reducing the area available for passengers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the vehicle interior space into distinct zones: the floor panel area, the rear seat area, and the gap space between them. By segmenting the space in this manner, the autonomous driving device can be installed in the previously underutilized gap space, achieving autonomous driving functionality without encroaching on passenger space.
2Extent of automation
If multiple autonomous driving devices are integrated into a module, then the autonomous driving control functionality is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple autonomous driving devices (autonomous driving control unit, auxiliary power supply unit, power converting unit, and air blowing unit) into a single integrated module. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies installation, while maintaining full autonomous driving control functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The autonomous driving device module is designed as a multi-functional unit that simultaneously provides autonomous driving control, power supply, power conversion, and cooling functions. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into one module, improving functionality while managing complexity through integration.
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
Enables autonomous vehicle operation while maintaining passenger space convenience by efficiently integrating the autonomous driving device module between the floor panel and rear seat, providing stable power and cooling for the devices and simplifying installation and operation.
Implementation Method 1
an air blowing unit configured to blow cooling air toward at least one of the autonomous driving control unit, the auxiliary power supply unit, and the power converting unit
Data Source
AI summary
An autonomous driving device module mounting structure includes: a floor panel that constitutes a part of a vehicle body and extends in a front to rear direction of a vehicle and a width direction of the vehicle; a rear seat that is disposed on a vehicle upper side of the floor panel such that a gap is formed with respect to the floor panel; and an autonomous driving device module that is equipped with a plurality of devices and is disposed on the vehicle upper side of the floor panel and a vehicle lower side of the rear seat.