Autonomous Fault Detection and Safe Zone Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle systems, particularly those related to electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, are limited by traditional design and infrastructure, failing to fully leverage new technologies and power sources, leading to inefficiencies in power management and safety features.
Innovation Solution
The integration of advanced sensors and communication systems within vehicles, enabling autonomous driving capabilities and improved power management through modular systems that allow for quick exchange of components, including power sources, and inductive charging, along with safety features like autonomous fault detection and self-navigation to safe zones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional vehicle design and infrastructure are used, then manufacturing and operational simplicity is maintained, but vehicle efficiency and adaptability to new power sources are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle system is divided into modular components including removable battery packs, exchangeable charging systems, and separable power management units. This segmentation allows different power source configurations and enables quick replacement of charging infrastructure components without redesigning the entire vehicle system.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system is designed with universal interfaces and protocols that can accommodate multiple power source types (battery electric, hybrid, fuel cell). The power management controller can handle various charging standards and power delivery methods, making the vehicle adaptable to evolving infrastructure.
2Reliability
If advanced sensors and autonomous systems are integrated, then safety and navigation capabilities are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple safety functions are merged into integrated control units. The autonomous driving controller combines sensor data processing, decision-making algorithms, and actuation control in a single modular unit. Similarly, the fault detection system integrates monitoring of multiple subsystems (power, braking, steering) into a unified diagnostic platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes self-diagnostic capabilities where the autonomous controller continuously monitors its own health and detects faults automatically. The fault detection and notification system provides self-service by identifying issues and alerting operators without requiring external monitoring systems.
3Use of energy by moving object
If modular power sources and quick exchange mechanisms are implemented, then power management efficiency is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is segmented into standardized modular units with uniform mounting interfaces, electrical connections, and control protocols. This standardization enables mass production of interchangeable power modules that can be manufactured separately and assembled into different vehicle configurations.
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 vehicle efficiency, safety, and adaptability by enabling advanced autonomous operations, efficient power management, and quick component replacement, while ensuring safety through autonomous fault handling and navigation.
Implementation Method 1
inductive charging
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems of an electrical vehicle are provided that recognize a power system fault with the vehicle and in response autonomously drive the vehicle to an identified safe location to self-destruct. Upon reaching the location, the vehicle can evaluate the location using imaging sensors to determine whether the location is free of objects, animals, or people. If not, the vehicle may autonomously drive to another safe location. Prior to destruction, the vehicle sends messages, including information about the power system fault, to at least one device or third party. The messages include location information for the vehicle or information about the power system fault.