Drivetrain Conversion Assembly for EV Motor-to-Spider Cage Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face significant expenses and limitations such as price, size, and power when purchasing both a gas powered and electric vehicle, necessitating a cost-effective solution for converting a gas powered vehicle into an electric vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A drive train conversion assembly comprising an end member, joining member, connection member, and spline member, which includes a plurality of teeth for mating with a spider cage, allowing for the installation of an electric motor in a gas powered vehicle, enabling conversion to an electric vehicle by securing the electric motor and adjusting gear ratios.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a consumer purchases both a gas powered vehicle and an electric vehicle, then the consumer has both power sources available, but the consumer incurs major expenses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal electric motor conversion kit that can be installed in multiple types of gas-powered vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs, go-karts, lawn mowers, snowmobiles, boats). This multi-functional approach allows a single conversion system to serve various vehicle types, providing electric power options without requiring separate vehicles for each power source.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary conversion assembly that bridges between existing gas-powered vehicle platforms and electric motor systems. The conversion kit includes adapter components (mounting brackets, drive shaft adapters, differential adapters) that mediate the integration between traditional vehicle components and electric motor components, enabling cost-effective electrification without requiring complete vehicle replacement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a universal conversion kit is designed to fit multiple vehicle types, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conversion kit is divided into distinct modular segments: mounting brackets for securing the motor, drive shaft adapters for connecting to different vehicle drivetrains, differential adapters for various vehicle types, and electrical components. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed for specific vehicle categories while maintaining overall system compatibility across multiple platforms.
Solution Approach 2:
The conversion kit employs universal mounting brackets and adapter components that can accommodate multiple vehicle types through standardized interfaces and adjustable configurations. The differential adapter, for example, can be configured to work with cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs, go-karts, lawn mowers, snowmobiles, and boats, reducing overall system complexity despite the broad range of applications.
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AI summary
A drive train conversion assembly is provided and generally includes an end member, a joining member, a connection member and a spline member. The joining member is positioned abutting an upper portion of the end member, and the connection member is coupled to an upper portion of the joining member. The spline member is connected to the connection member and includes a plurality of teeth marrying a universal key receiver of a spider cage.