Electric Vehicle Controller Mounting on Storage Box

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing structure of electric two-wheeled vehicles with integrally formed central processing units and power control parts inside the rear arm is prone to vibration-induced shock and heat-related durability issues, necessitating enhanced shockproof and heat-resistant designs.

Innovation Solution

The EV controller and inverter parts are formed in a divided manner, with the EV controller attached to the outer periphery of a synthetic resin storage box below the seating seat, directly connected to the battery, and the inverter placed below a low step board, providing improved vibration protection and eliminating the need for high-voltage conductors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the central processing unit and power control part are integrally formed and arranged inside the rear arm, then the device complexity is reduced, but the shockproof property deteriorates due to direct vibration from the road surface

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol device structureVSAvoidvibration shock
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The control device is divided into separate modules: the central processing unit is placed in a control device housing, while the power control part is positioned in the rear arm. This segmentation allows each component to be protected appropriately - the CPU is shielded from vibration while the power control part remains close to the motor for efficient power management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If the central processing unit and power control part are integrally formed, then the device complexity is reduced, but the heat resistance deteriorates because the power control part generates high temperature

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol device structureVSAvoidpower control part temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

By separating the power control part from the central processing unit, the patent allows the power control part to be positioned in the rear arm where it can be thermally managed independently, away from the heat-sensitive CPU components, thus improving overall heat resistance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Object-affected harmful factors

If the EV controller is attached to the storage box, then the vibration protection is improved, but the device complexity increases due to separate mounting structures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration protectionVSAvoidmounting structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control device housing is integrated with the storage box structure, merging the CPU housing and storage box into a unified component. This integration provides vibration protection for the EV controller while simplifying the overall structure by eliminating separate mounting brackets and fastening mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

This configuration enhances vibration protection, ensures safe driving, reduces costs by eliminating the need for high-voltage conductors, and optimizes space usage for electrical components with high space efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a storage box integrally molded of a synthetic resin that has an upper opening to be freely opened and closed by the seating seat is arranged below the seating seat, and the EV controller part is attached and supported on an outer periphery of a side wall of the storage box

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration absorption: Damping

Data Source

PatentEP2623404B1Electric two-wheeled vehicle
Publication Date: 2019.11.06 SUZUKI MOTOR CORP
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AI summary

An EV controller part and an inverter part of a drive control device are formed in a divided manner, and a vehicle body below a seating seat is covered with a body cover, a storage box integrally molded of a synthetic resin that has an upper opening to be freely opened and closed by the seating seat is arranged below the seating seat, and the EV controller part is attached and supported on an outer periphery of a side wall of the storage box.