Dummy stabilizer system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dummy systems on movable platforms face instability, especially during rapid direction changes, which can lead to incorrect measurements by autonomous driving assistance systems due to the need for small and narrow platforms to minimize measurement errors.

Innovation Solution

A device with a stabilization element and coupling device is attached to the dummy, allowing for a releasable attachment between the dummy and the platform, providing adjustable pre-tension and magnetic coupling to absorb torque forces and maintain stability, even with small platforms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the platform is designed to be narrow and compact to minimize measurement errors, then the measurement precision is improved, but the dynamic stability of the dummy system deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoiddynamic stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The stabilizing element extends vertically from the platform upward to the fixing point on the dummy, utilizing the vertical dimension to provide stabilization without increasing the platform's horizontal footprint. This allows the platform to remain compact while achieving dynamic stability through the vertical stabilizing element that counteracts forces during rapid direction changes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Measurement precision

If the platform size is reduced to minimize measurement errors, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for additional stabilizing mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The stabilizing function is extracted as a separate element (the stabilizing element) that can be independently attached to the dummy and platform, rather than integrating stabilization mechanisms into the platform structure itself. This allows the platform to remain simple and compact while the stabilizing element provides the necessary stabilization function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the stabilizing element is permanently fixed to ensure stability, then the stability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to inability to adjust or remove the dummy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic stabilityVSAvoiddummy adjustability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment between the stabilizing element and the dummy/platform is made dynamic rather than static, allowing it to be easily attached and detached. This enables the system to transition between stable operation mode (when attached) and adjustment/removal mode (when detached), providing both stability during operation and ease of adjustment when needed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4468276A1Dummy stabilizer system
Publication Date: 2024.11.27 4ACTIVESYST
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a device (100) for stabilizing a dummy (120) on a platform (130), which may be static or movable. The device (100) has a stabilizing element (101) which can be attached to at least one fixing point (121) of the dummy (120), which is fixed to the platform (130), wherein the fixing point (121) can be formed on the dummy (120) at a distance from the platform (130). Furthermore, the device (100) has a coupling device (102) which is attached to the stabilizing element (101), wherein the coupling device (102) has a coupling element which forms a releasable attachment of the stabilizing element (101) between the dummy (120) and the platform (130).