Modular EV Control for Switching Personal, Fleet, and Commercial Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric vehicles lack the capability to convert into different operational modes through structural modular components and reconfiguration of vehicle subsystems, limiting their versatility across personal, fleet service, and commercial applications.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose electric vehicle control system comprising detachably attached modules with a control unit and software that reconfigures vehicle subsystems to switch between personal transport, fleet service, and commercial vehicle modes, managing data such as insurance, maintenance schedules, and service logs, and allowing for interchangeable panels and power management settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electric vehicles are designed with fixed structural configurations, then manufacturing and operation are simplified, but versatility across different operational modes (personal, fleet service, commercial) is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle body is divided into modular components including interchangeable panels, detachable modules, and reconfigurable subsystems. These segmented components can be selectively assembled and disassembled to transform the vehicle between different operational modes (personal transport, fleet service, commercial), enabling versatility without requiring a completely different vehicle for each mode
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle incorporates dynamically reconfigurable subsystems including adjustable suspension systems, interchangeable wheel configurations, and reconfigurable power management systems. These dynamic components allow the vehicle to adapt its structural configuration in real-time or between uses, transitioning from a static design to a flexible, multi-mode operational platform
2Duration of action of moving object
If electric vehicles are equipped with large capacity batteries for long distance travel, then range is extended, but charging frequency and operational downtime increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power management system dynamically adjusts battery discharge rates, voltage levels, and power distribution parameters based on operational mode and remaining capacity. This optimized parameter management extends effective range from the battery system while reducing the frequency and duration of charging events through efficient energy utilization
3Object-affected harmful factors
If electric vehicles use fossil fuel substitutes, then environmental emissions are reduced, but energy storage capacity and range limitations arise
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle incorporates a universal power management system that can operate in multiple energy modes including electric-only operation for zero emissions, and hybrid configurations that combine electric power with alternative energy sources. This multi-functional power system maintains the environmental benefits of electric vehicles while extending energy storage capacity and operational range through flexible energy source selection
Data Source
AI summary
A multipurpose electric vehicle control system provides an electric vehicle made up of multiple detachably attached modules that can be interchanged to create different operational modes, and a control unit and a software that direct reconfigurations to vehicle subsystems, so as to selectively form different operational modes. The software also manages vehicle-related data. Exemplary reconfigurations to the structural configuration of vehicle subsystems include: performance settings, suspension adjustments, panel management, brake settings, transmission settings, security settings, battery management, power management, and entertainment settings. By making these reconfigurations to vehicle subsystems the electric vehicle selectively operates between a personal transport vehicle mode, a fleet service vehicle mode, and a commercial vehicle mode. The software also manages vehicle-related data, including: vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance schedule, and vehicle service logs. A personal communication device, such as a smart phone, can control the software through a software application.