Integrated Brake and Power Controller for Compact Hydraulic Pressure Units

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional straddle-type vehicles face space constraints due to separate mounting of controllers for hydraulic pressure control units and power generators, leading to expanded device mounting spaces.

Innovation Solution

Integration of a hydraulic pressure control unit with a combined controller that includes both brake and power control sections within a single case, allowing for shared accommodation and reduced spatial requirements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If separate controllers for hydraulic pressure control and power generator control are mounted on the straddle-type vehicle, then each controller can be independently designed and maintained, but the space required for mounting devices is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveIndependent controller design and maintenanceVSAvoidDevice mounting space
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the hydraulic pressure control section and power generator control section into a single integrated controller unit. The base body houses both control sections with their respective components (electromagnetic valves, solenoid valves, sensors) sharing a common mounting structure and housing, thereby reducing the overall space required while maintaining independent control functionality for both systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate controllers are mounted on the straddle-type vehicle, then each control function can be independently implemented, but the number of cables and wiring required is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveIndependent control function implementationVSAvoidNumber of cables
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated controller combines multiple control functions (hydraulic pressure control with electromagnetic valves and power generator control with solenoid valves) into a single unit. This consolidation reduces the number of separate cable connections required, as both control sections share common power supply connections and housing, thereby reducing wiring complexity and cable quantity while maintaining independent control capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3792122B1Hydraulic pressure control unit
Publication Date: 2023.09.27 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention obtains a hydraulic pressure control unit capable of saving a space where a device can be mounted in a straddle-type vehicle. In the hydraulic pressure control unit according to the present invention, a controller includes a brake control section that controls operation of a component for controlling a brake hydraulic pressure generated in the straddle-type vehicle, and the brake control section is accommodated in a case that is held by a base body. The controller further includes a power control section that controls operation of a power generator for the straddle-type vehicle, and the power control section is accommodated together with the brake control section in the case.