Mobile Refueling Platform for Vehicle Power Replenishment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle refueling methods expose users to harsh weather conditions and harmful chemical vapors, and are inefficient in terms of time and resource utilization, as they typically require drivers to physically visit gas stations and spend time waiting for fueling.
Innovation Solution
A system and method allowing vehicle users to request power source replenishment through electronic devices, where a vendor delivers the necessary fuel or services to the vehicle's location, utilizing a platform that connects user devices with vendor vehicles equipped to handle various power sources, including traditional fuels and batteries, enabling remote replenishment and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional refueling methods are used at gas stations, then fuel can be replenished, but users are exposed to harsh weather conditions and harmful chemical vapors
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated refueling through electronic ordering and vendor delivery, eliminating the need for users to manually operate fuel pumps or interact with refueling equipment. The vehicle autonomously receives fuel at its location through the delivered system.
Solution Approach 2:
A platform acts as an intermediary between users and vendor vehicles, coordinating the refueling service delivery. The platform receives electronic orders, dispatches appropriate vendor vehicles, and manages the refueling process remotely.
2Loss of time
If users physically visit gas stations for refueling, then fuel can be replenished, but time is consumed for travel and waiting
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of the user going to the fuel source, the system inverts the process by bringing the fuel source to the user's vehicle location. This reverses the traditional refueling paradigm and eliminates travel time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to place electronic orders in advance for refueling services. Vendor vehicles are dispatched based on these pre-ordered requests, enabling refueling to occur at convenient times without last-minute travel.
3Loss of time
If multiple people are present in the vehicle during refueling, then fuel can be replenished, but the time of multiple people is depleted
Solution Approach 1:
The automated ordering and delivery system performs the refueling function without requiring multiple people to be present or involved in the process. A single user can initiate the service electronically, and the vehicle autonomously receives fuel.
4Loss of energy
If traditional refueling processes are used, then fuel can be replenished, but power source is consumed during travel to refuel
Solution Approach 1:
The system inverts the traditional refueling model by delivering fuel to the vehicle rather than requiring the vehicle to travel to a fuel station. This eliminates the energy consumption associated with travel to and from refueling locations.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for replenishing the power source of a user vehicle. The system may comprise at least one power source transport vehicle, the power source transport vehicle having at least one power source container; a vendor device; and a platform having at least a vendor interface for display on the vendor device and a user interface for display on a user device. The platform receives a user request through the user interface regarding the user vehicle. The power source transport vehicle is then deployed to the location of the vehicle based on the user request and replenishes the power source of the user vehicle based on the user request.