Remote Deployable Vehicle Cover With Collapsible Canopy Linkage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle covers do not provide a practical, deployable, and remotely controlled mechanism to protect vehicles from weather while maintaining a collapsible structure.
Innovation Solution
A deployable vehicle cover system comprising a drive mount, supporting mount, and framework structure, which is remotely controlled through a drive transmission, electric motor, and control circuit to deploy and retract a canopy structure, forming a protected space around the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a vehicle cover is designed to be collapsible and deployable, then it provides protection from weather and improves portability, but it requires complex mechanical structures and control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle cover is divided into multiple framework members that can be independently positioned and controlled. Each framework member is segmented into sections that can be deployed and retracted independently, allowing the cover to be assembled from discrete components that work together to provide weather protection while maintaining structural manageability
Solution Approach 2:
The framework members are designed to be dynamically positionable between deployed and retracted states. The mechanical linkage system enables smooth transitions between configurations, allowing the cover to adapt its shape and size while providing protection. The dynamic nature of the structure allows it to transform from a compact stored state to a protective deployed state
2Ease of operation
If the vehicle cover is made remotely controlled, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity and control system requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Manual mechanical operation of the framework members is replaced with an automated control system. The remote control mechanism uses electrical or electronic signals to actuate the mechanical linkages, eliminating the need for manual manipulation of the complex mechanical structure while providing convenient remote operation
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is designed to automatically manage the deployment and retraction sequences of the framework members. Once initiated, the system self-regulates the operation of multiple components in coordinated fashion, reducing the operational burden on the user while maintaining precise control over the complex mechanical system
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
The system effectively protects vehicles from weather while being collapsible and remotely operable, providing convenience and protection.
Implementation Method 1
The drive mount generates the motive forces necessary to deploy and retract the framework structure. The drive mount is remotely controlled.
Data Source
AI summary
The deployable vehicle cover is a mechanical device. The deployable vehicle cover is configured for use with a vehicle. The deployable vehicle cover creates a protected space that contains the vehicle. The deployable vehicle cover protects the vehicle from the weather. The deployable vehicle cover is a collapsible structure. The deployable vehicle cover is a remotely controlled structure. The deployable vehicle cover comprises a drive mount, a supporting mount, and a framework structure. The framework structure attaches to the drive mount and the supporting mount. The supporting mount forms a mechanical linkage with the drive mount. The framework structure forms the protected space that contains the vehicle. The drive mount generates the motive forces necessary to deploy and retract the framework structure. The drive mount is remotely controlled.