Hydraulic Pressure Control Diagnosis via Motor Current Fluctuation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional hydraulic pressure control units in vehicles fail to appropriately detect abnormalities, such as contamination by foreign substances, which can lead to unexpected operation of the hydraulic pressure control mechanism, compromising safety.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a controller with a diagnosis section that monitors current fluctuations of the motor to diagnose abnormalities in the hydraulic pressure control mechanism, allowing for the detection of issues like pump fixation due to contamination by analyzing the load acting on the motor during its operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional hydraulic pressure control units are used without diagnostic monitoring, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of detecting abnormalities is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveabnormality detection capabilityVSAvoidcontroller structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism by monitoring the current consumption of the motor driving the pump and comparing it against expected ranges. The controller receives current information from the current information acquisition unit and uses this feedback to determine whether the hydraulic pressure control mechanism is operating normally or if an abnormality exists, enabling continuous diagnostic monitoring without adding complex external sensing systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses the motor's own current consumption characteristics as the diagnostic parameter, eliminating the need for separate sensors or monitoring devices. The motor's electrical properties serve the dual purpose of driving the pump and providing diagnostic information about the hydraulic system's health status.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If no diagnostic mode is implemented, then the ease of operation is high, but the safety due to undetected abnormalities is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesafetyVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The controller continuously monitors motor current and provides feedback about system health status. This automatic diagnostic feedback enables the system to detect abnormalities such as pump fixation or contamination without requiring manual inspection or complex operational procedures from the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces potential manual mechanical inspection methods with an electrical monitoring system. Instead of requiring physical examination of hydraulic components, the system uses electrical current measurements to diagnose mechanical issues, simplifying the operational interface while improving safety.

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

Enables effective detection of abnormalities in the hydraulic pressure control unit, improving safety by notifying the rider of potential issues and ensuring proper functioning of the braking system.

Implementation Method 1

a motor that drives the pump

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20250018917A1Hydraulic pressure control unit
Publication Date: 2025.01.16 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention obtains a hydraulic pressure control unit capable of appropriately detecting abnormality in a hydraulic pressure control unit.In a hydraulic pressure control unit (5) according to the present invention, a controller (52) includes a diagnosis section that executes a diagnostic mode to diagnose presence or absence of abnormality in the hydraulic pressure control mechanism (51) on the basis of a current fluctuation of a motor (35) in a state where a pump (34) is driven by the motor (35).