Electric Vehicle Wireless Unlocking Control Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electric vehicles have complex structural designs and troublesome unlocking operations due to the need for mechanical key-based electronic door lock switches, which complicate the electrical control system and require additional space.

Innovation Solution

An electric vehicle with an integrated electrical control component that uses wireless communication modules, detection modules, and switch circuits to unlock the vehicle upon detection of target information, eliminating the need for mechanical keys and simplifying the unlocking process by integrating the electronic door lock function with other components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If an electronic door lock switch with mechanical structure is used, then the vehicle can be locked and unlocked, but the electrical control system becomes complex and additional space is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocking functionVSAvoidelectrical control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the door lock control function into the existing electrical control system by adding a controller that communicates with the door lock actuator through the existing communication bus. This merges the locking function control into the central control architecture, eliminating the need for separate mechanical door lock switches and reducing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical door lock switches with an electronic control system. The controller receives locking signals, processes them electronically, and actuates the door lock through an electric motor or actuator. This substitution eliminates mechanical switch structures and integrates the function into the vehicle's existing electronic architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If an electronic door lock switch with mechanical structure is used, then the vehicle can be locked and unlocked, but additional space needs to be reserved for it

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocking functionVSAvoidspace for door lock switch
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The controller that manages door lock operations is integrated into the vehicle's existing electrical control unit, sharing the same housing and space. The door lock actuator is mounted within the door assembly structure, utilizing existing space rather than requiring additional dedicated volume. This merging approach eliminates the need for separate mechanical switch housings and reduces overall space requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If a key-based electronic door lock switch is used, then the vehicle can be secured, but the unlocking operation becomes troublesome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity functionVSAvoidunlocking operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical key-based unlocking with electronic keyless entry systems. The controller receives unlocking signals from remote key fobs, mobile devices, or biometric sensors, and electronically actuates the door lock. This substitution eliminates the need for physical key insertion and rotation, providing contactless and more convenient unlocking operations while maintaining security through encrypted communication protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides automatic unlocking functionality where the door lock automatically unlocks when the controller detects an authenticated user approaching or presenting credentials. This self-service feature eliminates manual key operations entirely, as the system autonomously performs the unlocking action based on detected authentication signals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3699076B1Electric vehicle
Publication Date: 2023.01.11 NINE INTELLIGENT CHANGZHOU TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle includes: a first power source, a target component and an electrical control component integrated to the target component; the first power source is connected with the electrical control component and is configured to supply the power to the electrical control component; and the electrical control component is configured to unlock, under a condition in which the electric vehicle is locked, when target information matched with a stored target account number is detected, the electric vehicle. With the invention, the problems of complex structural design and troublesome unlocking operation of the electric vehicle in the related art are solved.