Modular Machine Platform With Reconfigurable 4x4 Chassis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current machine configurations are inflexible and require separate machines for different tasks, leading to time loss, increased production and stock costs, and inability to perform multiple functions due to unique designs and component placements, with existing solutions lacking the necessary structural resistance and steering capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A modular machine configuration system with a platform that allows various components and equipment to be fixed to different locations, utilizing 4×4 electric engines and automatic control units, enabling the formation of machines that can rotate and tow, with modular components like generators, batteries, and hydraulic units, allowing for rapid reconfiguration between different machine types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate machines are purchased for different tasks, then each machine can be optimized for its specific function, but it leads to increased stock costs, time loss, and formation of inactive machines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal machine platform that can perform multiple different tasks by attaching various functional modules. The base machine includes a chassis, power unit, and control system that can support different work equipment such as loaders, excavators, cranes, and agricultural implements, eliminating the need to purchase separate specialized machines for each task.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the machine system into modular components: a universal base platform and interchangeable functional modules. Each module can be independently attached or detached from the base machine, allowing rapid reconfiguration for different tasks without redesigning the entire machine system.
2Reliability
If separate machines are purchased for different tasks, then each machine can be optimized for its specific function, but it leads to increased stock costs and waiting time for distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures a universal base machine with all necessary power transmission, hydraulic, and control systems. Functional modules are pre-built and standardized, allowing them to be quickly attached to the base machine without requiring assembly or customization, thus eliminating distribution waiting time.
3Reliability
If separate machines are purchased for different tasks, then each machine can be optimized for its specific function, but it leads to formation of inactive machines
Solution Approach 1:
The universal base machine is designed to accommodate multiple types of functional modules through standardized mounting interfaces, hydraulic connections, and control systems. This allows a single machine to be adapted for various tasks including loading, digging, lifting, and agricultural work, maximizing versatility while maintaining functional optimization through module-specific design.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a modular configuration system is implemented, then machine versatility and production speed are improved, but the chassis structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent simplifies chassis complexity by segmenting the system into a standardized base platform and separate functional modules. The base chassis includes universal mounting points, hydraulic manifolds, and control interfaces that remain constant, while the complex task-specific components are isolated in detachable modules, making the overall system easier to manage and maintain.
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AI summary
A machine configuration system which can realize different works by work machines, industrial machines, agricultural machines, military vehicles, remotely-controlled autonomous, etc. machines, by means of components and equipments having capability of fixation to various locations of the main chassis and main chassis with palette or single type, four-wheel drive and platform with rotation through four wheels.