Cryogenic Container Line Routing Through Vehicle Spandrel Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cryogenic containers for vehicles face challenges in maximizing volume and routing connection lines due to the need for flat end caps, as traditional methods require these lines to be routed within the installation space, limiting the container's size or diameter.
Innovation Solution
The connection lines are routed through spandrels outside the installation space, utilizing areas like the rear wheel, front wheel, sub-structure, and semi-trailer spandrels, which are safe from collision risks, allowing the cryogenic container to have a larger volume or accommodate additional operating components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If connection lines are routed within the installation space, then the routing path is straightforward and protected, but the cryogenic container volume is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The connection line routing is moved from the two-dimensional installation space to the three-dimensional spandrel area outside the installation space, allowing the container to maximize its volume within the installation space while connection lines are routed through the available spandrel space
2Quantity of substance
If the cryogenic container is made larger to maximize volume, then the fuel storage capacity increases, but space for routing connection lines within the installation space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection line routing is extracted from the installation space and placed in the spandrel area, allowing the installation space to be fully dedicated to maximizing the cryogenic container volume and fuel storage capacity
3Volume of moving object
If flat end caps are used instead of curved end caps, then the installation space utilization is improved and container volume is increased, but the routing of connection lines becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The connection line routing is moved to the spandrel area outside the installation space, providing adequate space for routing even with flat end caps that maximize internal container volume
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle including a vehicle frame with an upper frame edge, a front axle with one front wheel, a rear axle with a rear wheel and a cryogenic container arranged laterally of the vehicle frame, and the cryogenic container is arranged in an installation space available, and a connection line runs to the cryogenic container or to an operating component of the cryogenic container located in the installation space through one of the following spandrels outside of the installation space available: through a rear wheel spandrel between the installation space and the rear wheel; through a front wheel spandrel between the installation space and the front wheel; through a lower construction spandrel between the installation space and an extruded triangle above the road; or, through a semi-trailer spandrel between the installation space and a pivoting region of a semi-trailer mounted on the vehicle.