Brake Mode Switching Mechanism for Electrical Failure Backup
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Solution Overview
Problem
As a vehicle's electrical system ages and becomes faulty, especially when related to safety performance like braking, there is a critical need to ensure driving safety without relying on functional electrical systems.
Innovation Solution
A braking mode switching apparatus that automatically switches between electrical and mechanical braking modes based on the electrical system's state, using a motion control component with stoppers and transmission members to engage different braking modes, and includes an elastic member for automatic reset and a brake control system with a feedback assembly and brake cable for natural and safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electrical system is used for braking control, then braking performance is improved, but reliability deteriorates when the electrical system fails
Solution Approach 1:
The braking mode selection component is designed to dynamically switch between first and second braking modes based on the operational state of the driver. The motion control component enables automatic transition between modes, making the braking system adaptive to electrical system failures while maintaining reliable braking performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameter of the braking mode based on the driver's power state. When the driver is powered on, the system operates in the first braking mode; when powered off, it switches to the second braking mode, allowing the system to adapt to different electrical conditions while ensuring continuous braking reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual mode switching is required, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The motion control component is configured to automatically detect the driver's power state and autonomously switch between braking modes without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by monitoring its own operational state and making appropriate mode transitions, thereby maintaining adaptability while improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The motion control component continuously monitors the operational state of the driver and provides feedback to the braking mode selection component. This feedback mechanism enables automatic mode switching based on real-time system conditions, eliminating the need for manual operation while maintaining adaptability to different braking scenarios.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the driver is subject to reverse acting force, then braking mode switching is improved, but temperature increases due to overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission member is pre-configured with engagement structures that allow smooth transition between braking modes. By designing the transmission path in advance with proper engagement geometry, the system achieves responsive mode switching without subjecting the driver to excessive reverse acting forces, thereby preventing overheating while maintaining 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
Ensures continuous braking performance without manual intervention, preventing accidents and overheating issues by automatically switching to mechanical braking when the electrical system fails, ensuring safe driving even in faulty conditions.
Implementation Method 1
the braking mode switching apparatus further includes an elastic member, coupled to the cylindrical body of the motion control component, and configured to reset the cylindrical body when the driver is not powered on
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AI summary
A brake control system for a vehicle comprises a braking mode switching apparatus (1) which includes a braking mode selection component (20), a transmission member (30), a stopper (10), a driver (70), and a motion control component (40). The braking mode selection component (20) can move between a first position corresponding to a first braking mode and a second position corresponding to a second braking mode. The transmission member (30) is coupled to the braking mode selection component (20) and has a first transmission portion (31) and a second transmission portion (32). The stopper (10) includes a first stopper portion (11) and a second stopper portion (12). The motion control component (40) is disposed on an output shaft (72) of the driver (70) and coupled to the braking mode selection component (20). The motion control component (40) is configured to abut against the first stopper portion (11) in response to a case in which the driver (70) is powered on, where the braking mode selection component (20) is located in the first position, so that the first transmission portion (31) engages with a first execution portion (80); and abut against the second stopper portion (12) in response to a case in which the driver (70) is not powered on, where the braking mode selection component (20) is located in the second position, so that the second transmission portion (32) engages with a second execution portion (90).