EV Drivetrain Component Modeling for Rapid Specification Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved tools and methods to enhance the development of electric and hybrid electric drive trains, considering the diverse specifications and parameters of electrical components and vehicle-related factors, to create systems suitable for specific vehicle applications and missions.
Innovation Solution
A software tool and method that includes a database for storing component information, a user interface for selection and interconnection of drive train and accessory components, and a processing component for computing specification analyses based on vehicle parameters, enabling real-time feedback and document generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual calculation and analysis of drive train specifications is performed, then design accuracy can be maintained, but development time and productivity are significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical calculation methods with automated computer-based processing. The system uses software to automatically compute drive train specifications, performance metrics, and component selections, eliminating the need for manual calculations while maintaining accuracy. This substitution dramatically increases productivity and reduces development time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates digital models and simulations of physical drive train systems. By copying the essential characteristics and parameters of actual drive train components into a virtual environment, the system enables rapid analysis and optimization without requiring physical prototypes or manual computations for each design iteration.
2Reliability
If comprehensive vehicle parameters and component specifications are considered, then design quality and reliability are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal software platform that handles multiple functions within a single integrated system. The tool can perform component selection, performance analysis, optimization calculations, and documentation generation all through one system. This multi-functionality allows comprehensive consideration of vehicle parameters without proportionally increasing system complexity, as all functions are coordinated through a unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a software intermediary layer that manages the complexity of coordinating multiple vehicle parameters and component specifications. This intermediary system automatically processes the relationships between various parameters, performing the complex calculations and optimizations that would otherwise require manual coordination of numerous factors, thereby maintaining design quality while managing system complexity.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented tool for developing electric or hybrid electric vehicle electrical components systems. Embodiments comprise a database component, a user interface component, and a processing component. The database component may store drive train components information associated with each of a plurality of drive train components, and accessory components information associated with each of a plurality of accessory components. The user interface component may be configured to enable a user to select, display and interconnect icons representing one or more of the drive train components and one or more of the accessory components as an electrical components system, to input vehicle parameters, and to display computed specification analyses. The processing component may be coupled to the database component and the user interface component, and configured to compute specification analyses for the electrical components system based on the associated drive train components information, accessory components information and the vehicle parameters.