Integrated Manifold Block Layout for Compact Vehicle Braking
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Solution Overview
Problem
The design of the manifold block in vehicle braking systems is not optimized, leading to insufficient installation space and inconvenient installation processes in the engine room.
Innovation Solution
A manifold block with a hydraulic unit body featuring a solenoid valve mounting face with integrated solenoid valve mounting holes, pressure sensor mounting holes, and a simulator accommodation part, which allows for compact integration of electric control components and reduced space occupation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the manifold block is connected with other hydraulic structural components and assembled, then the hydraulic unit in the whole vehicle braking system is formed, but the appearance of the hydraulic unit becomes irregular and occupies larger space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple hydraulic components (manifold block, master brake cylinder, wheel brake cylinders, solenoid valves, pedal simulator) into a single compact hydraulic unit. The manifold block serves as a central integration point with all components connected through a unified structure, reducing the overall space occupation in the engine room while maintaining complete braking system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifold block is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously serves as a connection hub for master brake cylinder, wheel brake cylinders, solenoid valves, and pedal simulator. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into one component, eliminating the need for separate irregularly-shaped assemblies and reducing total space requirements.
2Ease of manufacture
If the hydraulic brake system occupies larger space in the engine room, then all hydraulic components can be installed, but it collides with other components during assembly and disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
By merging all hydraulic components into a single integrated unit with standardized connection interfaces, the system eliminates the need for complex multi-step assembly and disassembly operations. The unified structure allows the entire hydraulic unit to be installed or removed as one compact assembly, significantly improving operational convenience while ensuring all components are properly installed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the manifold block design is not optimized, then all hydraulic components can be connected, but the installation space in the engine room is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The optimized manifold block design merges all hydraulic components into a compact integrated unit that maintains full component connectivity while dramatically reducing the footprint in the engine room. The intelligent spatial arrangement of connection ports and internal passages ensures all hydraulic connections are preserved in a space-efficient configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifold block utilizes three-dimensional spatial optimization with connection surfaces arranged on different faces of the block. This dimensional arrangement allows multiple connections to be made in different directions, maximizing connectivity while minimizing the two-dimensional footprint occupied in the engine room.
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AI summary
A manifold block of vehicle braking system and vehicle are provided. The manifold block of the vehicle braking system comprises a hydraulic unit body, a solenoid valve mounting hole for mounting a solenoid valve, a sensor mounting hole for mounting a liquid pressure sensor and a simulator accommodation part for installing the pedal simulator. The hydraulic unit body is provided with a solenoid valve mounting face. The solenoid valve mounting hole, the sensor mounting hole and the simulator accommodation part are all arranged on the solenoid valve mounting face.