Fluid Compression Braking Device for Wear Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current braking systems face issues with wear, maintenance costs, environmental pollution, and inefficiency due to mechanical friction and heat dissipation challenges, requiring frequent replacements and specific vehicle adaptations.
Innovation Solution
A universal braking device that uses fluid compression to generate braking force, eliminating mechanical friction and incorporating heat dissipation through a turbofan or cooling liquid recirculation system, ensuring thermal stability and reduced maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If mechanical friction braking systems are used, then braking force is generated, but wear occurs causing loss in performance and maintenance requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical friction braking system with a magnetic braking system that uses magnetic fields to generate braking force. The magnetic braking element interacts with the rotating element through magnetic attraction without physical contact, eliminating wear while maintaining effective braking force generation
2Force
If mechanical friction braking systems are used, then braking force is generated, but heat is generated requiring dissipation systems
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic braking system replaces mechanical friction with magnetic field interaction, dramatically reducing heat generation. The magnetic brakes generate braking force through magnetic attraction without the sliding friction that produces excessive heat in traditional systems, thereby minimizing thermal management requirements
3Force
If brake discs and pads are used, then braking is achieved, but toxic dust is produced polluting the environment
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic braking system eliminates the contact between brake pads and discs, preventing the generation of abrasive dust particles. By using magnetic fields instead of mechanical friction, the system avoids producing toxic dust that pollutes the environment and endangers human health
4Reliability
If vehicle-specific braking elements are used, then braking performance is optimized for each vehicle, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic braking system is designed as a universal component that can be applied across different vehicle types and sizes. The modular design with standardized mounting options and adjustable magnetic field strength allows the same basic system to effectively serve multiple vehicle applications, reducing the need for vehicle-specific variations
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 solution provides a cost-effective, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly braking system applicable across various vehicles, reducing wear and heat-related inefficiencies while maintaining braking performance.
Implementation Method 1
the fluid that receives the rotational movement from the transmission shaft and that generates pressure in its movement on the driving element of the same
Implementation Method 2
through heat dissipation due to the action of a turbofan joined to the elements subjected to rotation
Implementation Method 3
a cooling system based on the recirculation of a cooling liquid
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AI summary
The invention relates to a braking device comprising a brake fluid, a transmission shaft (2), a driving element actuated by the transmission shaft (2), at least one valve, a chamber (11) coaxial with the transmission shaft (2) and in turn comprising at least one first cylinder (34) and at least one second cylinder (12), and at least one recirculation chamber (13) which connects the at least one first cylinder (34) and the at least one second cylinder (12), such that the brake fluid, driven by the driving element, flows through the at least one first cylinder (34) and at least one second cylinder (12) and the at least one recirculation chamber (13), and the progressive actuation of the valve partially or fully prevents the circulation of the brake fluid through the recirculation chamber (13).