Active Brake Locking with Remote Hydraulic Immobilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle locking systems fail to prevent unauthorized use and movement after access has been gained, as they rely on passive mechanisms that can be deactivated, and existing remote braking systems lack adaptability and control for remote communication and monitoring.
Innovation Solution
An active brake locking system with valves, actuators, and a power source connected to processors and media storage, allowing for remote control and autonomous engagement of the vehicle's hydraulic system to prevent wheel rotation and engine translation, featuring a wireless communication means for alerts and threshold-based activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If remote control capability is added to braking systems, then control flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The brake system serves multiple functions: normal braking operation, theft prevention immobilization, and remote activation capability. The same hydraulic lines, valves, and actuators used for regular braking are leveraged for security functions, eliminating the need for separate mechanical locking mechanisms and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates sensors that monitor brake engagement status, vehicle movement, and system health, providing feedback to the control unit. This feedback loop enables automated responses such as activating brakes when unauthorized movement is detected, reducing the need for complex manual control systems while maintaining high adaptability
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 remote and autonomous prevention of vehicle movement, providing enhanced security by ensuring the vehicle remains immobile until disengaged by an authorized user, with alerts and monitoring capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
one or more actuators controlling operation of the one or more valves; and a power source electrically connected to the one or more actuators... wherein the one or more actuators control a flow of fluids within the existing vehicle system
Data Source
AI summary
An active brake locking system has one or more valves in communication with an existing hydraulic vehicle system; one or more actuators controlling operation of the one or more valves; and a power source electrically connected to one or more processors and a media storage device, wherein the one or more actuators control a flow of fluids within the existing vehicle system.