Electromagnetic Stabilizer for Motorcycle Tip-Over Prevention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Two-wheeled vehicles, such as motorcycles, face instability and tip-over risks due to high-speed maneuvers and adverse environmental conditions, which existing stabilization devices fail to address effectively, particularly in terms of autonomy, rapid actuation, and compact design.

Innovation Solution

A stabilizing device comprising a fixing unit, slide rails, slidable units, support arms, and a control unit that generates a magnetic field for electromagnetic propulsion, deploying support arms to stabilize the vehicle automatically upon detecting unstable conditions using sensors, and retracting compactly when not needed.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional stabilization devices with support arms and subsidiary wheels are used, then vehicle stability is improved, but device complexity and structural bulk increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevehicle stabilityVSAvoidstructural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical actuation systems (motors, linkages, actuators) with an electromagnetic propulsion system. The electromagnetic field generated between the plunging element and slide rails directly propels the support arms, eliminating complex mechanical transmission components while achieving rapid deployment and retraction of stabilization elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The support arms and subsidiary wheels are designed to nest within the vehicle body when retracted, concealing the stabilization mechanism until deployment is required. This nesting approach minimizes the visible structural bulk and integrates the stabilization device compactly into the vehicle design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If manual or electronic operation mechanisms are used to deploy support arms, then stability function is achieved, but ease of operation and response time deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestability functionVSAvoidautonomy and response time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The stabilization device incorporates sensors that automatically detect vehicle instability conditions and trigger the electromagnetic propulsion system without requiring manual intervention. The system self-activates based on detected conditions, providing autonomous operation and rapid response to stability threats.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual or electronic control mechanisms with an electromagnetic propulsion system that responds instantly to sensor inputs. This substitution enables rapid actuation of support arms by eliminating mechanical delays associated with traditional actuation systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If continuous operation of stabilization devices is maintained, then vehicle stability is ensured, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevehicle stabilityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The stabilization device operates periodically rather than continuously, deploying support arms only when sensors detect instability conditions. The electromagnetic propulsion system activates intermittently to extend and retract support arms as needed, significantly reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous operation modes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The electromagnetic propulsion system consumes energy only during active deployment and retraction phases, rather than requiring continuous power input. This on-demand energy consumption pattern, enabled by the electromagnetic field generation mechanism, reduces overall power requirements compared to mechanical systems that may require continuous actuation forces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace 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 device provides enhanced stability and safety by automatically deploying support arms to prevent tip-overs, is compact and lightweight, and reduces power consumption by operating only when required, making it suitable for two-wheeled vehicles and other applications.

Implementation Method 1

The control unit is configured to generate a magnetic field, by passing an electric current, in the slide rails and the plunging element. The magnetic field generated in the slide rails and the plunging element is perpendicular to each other such that the plunging elements provides a motion, due to electromagnetic propulsion to the first slidable unit and the second slidable unit

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic propulsion: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Data Source

PatentUS11427273B2Stabilizing device

Publication Date: 2022.08.30 TUMMALA UDAY

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a stabilizing device for a vehicle. More particularly, but not exclusively, to a device to prevent unstable condition and a tip over for a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle or the like. The stabilizing device comprises of a fixing unit, a first slidable unit, a second slidable unit, a first support arm, a second support arm, a wheel and a control unit. The stabilizing device of the present disclosure provides a cost-effective, rapidly acting, customizable, reliable and fully automatic solution for balancing the vehicle.