Detachable Scooter Modules With Wireless Power and Data Links

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current assembly processes for personal vehicles, such as electric scooters, are expensive, require trained technicians, and produce vehicles at a relatively slow rate.

Innovation Solution

A modular vehicle design that utilizes detachable modules with wireless communication and power transmission, allowing for easy reconfiguration and cost-efficient manufacture.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional assembly processes are used for personal vehicles, then manufacturing precision and reliability are maintained, but production cost increases and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveproduction rateVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The vehicle is divided into modular components (chassis, body, wheels, battery pack) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation enables parallel production of modules, increasing overall productivity while reducing assembly complexity and cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular chassis frame is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate different body styles, wheel configurations, and battery capacities. This universality allows a single base module to serve multiple vehicle configurations, reducing manufacturing cost through standardized production while increasing productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If traditional wired connections are used between modules, then power transmission reliability is ensured, but device complexity and assembly difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection complexityVSAvoidpower transmission reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Traditional wired mechanical connections for power and data transmission are replaced with wireless electromagnetic field-based communication and power transfer systems. This substitution reduces device complexity by eliminating physical connectors and wiring harnesses while maintaining reliable energy and information exchange between modules.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

A wireless communication intermediary system (comprising transmitters and receivers) mediates power and data exchange between modules without physical contact. This intermediary enables reliable transmission through electromagnetic fields while simplifying the overall system architecture by removing complex wired connection requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular detachable design is implemented, then ease of manufacture and customization are improved, but connection stability and structural strength may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidstructural integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The modular connection system transitions from static permanent joints to dynamic detachable connections that can be quickly assembled and disassembled. The connection mechanism maintains structural integrity during operation while enabling easy reconfiguration for customization, balancing strength requirements with adaptability needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Standardized connection interfaces are created as reusable templates that ensure consistent structural strength across all modular attachments. These standardized connection copies maintain reliable mechanical and wireless connections while enabling rapid assembly and customization without compromising structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

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 modular design simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces production costs, and enables faster assembly and customization of vehicles, while ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments.

Implementation Method 1

Each module also has a wireless power system comprising a receiver to power the electronics of that module

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWireless power transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

wireless communication between modules

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWireless communication: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Data Source

PatentUS12312029B2Modular vehicle with detachable modules that exchange information and power wirelessly

Publication Date: 2025.05.27 GURRAM VIDYADHAR

AI summary

A personal vehicle having quick detachable modules and wireless communication between modules. In one embodiment, a scooter is provided that has a chassis frame and a vehicle body module detachably attached to the frame chassis. The vehicle body module includes one or more batteries. The scooter also includes a rear wheel module having a hub motor detachably attached to the frame chassis, and a controller that directs power from the battery to the hub motor and wirelessly transmits data between the modules to enable vehicle operation.