Modular Hydraulic Block Layout for Flexible Brake Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydraulic blocks for vehicle power braking systems are not efficiently modularized, limiting flexibility in installation and integration of hydraulic components, and lack optimal arrangements for brake fluid reservoir connections and power generation mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
The hydraulic block is subdivided into multiple modules, each accommodating hydraulic components like solenoid valves and brake cylinders, with optimized connections for brake fluid reservoirs and power generation using an electric motor-driven screw drive, allowing for flexible installation and efficient hydraulic interconnections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If hydraulic blocks are designed as integrated units with all components, then structural strength and sealing are improved, but flexibility in installation and component integration is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hydraulic block is divided into modular segments with standardized connection interfaces. Each module can be independently manufactured and assembled, allowing flexible installation configurations while maintaining reliable sealing through precision-machined connection surfaces and integrated sealing elements at the interfaces.
2Volume of moving object
If multiple hydraulic components are integrated into a single block, then space utilization is improved, but manufacturing complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The hydraulic system is segmented into modular blocks that can be manufactured separately using standardized processes, then assembled together. This reduces individual manufacturing complexity while achieving high space utilization through compact modular integration.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized connection interfaces and universal mounting patterns are implemented across all hydraulic blocks, allowing the same basic block design to serve multiple functions and configurations. This reduces manufacturing complexity through standardization while maintaining compact integration.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional hydraulic blocks are used without optimized component arrangement, then design simplicity is maintained, but efficiency and reliability of hydraulic connections are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hydraulic block incorporates locally optimized features such as strategically positioned connection ports, integrated sealing surfaces, and optimized fluid flow paths at critical locations. This maintains overall design simplicity while significantly improving hydraulic connection efficiency and reliability where it matters most.
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
Facilitates modular and flexible integration of hydraulic components, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of vehicle braking systems by optimizing component arrangement and power generation.
Implementation Method 1
an electric motor-driven screw drive
Implementation Method 2
hydraulic vehicle power braking system
Data Source
AI summary
Boring of a hydraulic block of vehicle power braking system.