Motorized Luggage with Electric Motor and Steerable Wheels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional luggage systems pose challenges for individuals with limited mobility and those needing to transport heavy loads, as they require manual carrying or pulling, limiting speed and increasing the burden of travel.

Innovation Solution

The development of motorized luggage with steerable wheels, powered by an electric motor, and equipped with features such as retractable steering controls, battery power, solar charging, GPS tracking, and emergency jump-start capabilities, allowing users to ride their luggage and enhance mobility and convenience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual carrying or pulling methods are used for conventional luggage, then the luggage can be transported, but individuals with limited mobility have trouble and the total weight a person can manage is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of transportVSAvoidtotal weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical system of carrying or pulling luggage with an automated motorized system. The motorized wheels and drive mechanism automatically propel the luggage, eliminating the need for human physical effort to move the weight, thereby resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and weight limitation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The motorized luggage system is self-propelled, with the motor and drive mechanism enabling the luggage to move itself without external human force. This self-service capability allows the luggage to overcome weight limitations while maintaining ease of operation for the user.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If manual pulling methods are used for conventional luggage, then the luggage can be transported, but the speed is limited and multiple trips may be required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransport speedVSAvoidtravel time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual pulling with an automated motorized propulsion system that can achieve higher speeds than human-powered transport. This increases productivity by reducing transport time and eliminates the need for multiple trips, thereby reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The motorized system provides dynamic speed control and adaptive propulsion, allowing the luggage to move at optimized speeds for different conditions. This dynamic capability increases transport efficiency and reduces overall travel time compared to static manual pulling methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Speed

If motorized wheels and steering are added to luggage, then mobility and speed are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommute speedVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The motorized components serve multiple functions: the motor provides propulsion, the steerable wheels provide both direction control and shock absorption, and the electronic控制系统 integrates multiple operations. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by delivering significant speed and mobility improvements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the steering mechanism with the wheel assembly, integrating direction control directly into the propulsion system. This consolidation reduces overall system complexity while maintaining improved speed and mobility performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Enables users to commute at speeds up to three times faster than walking, carry heavier loads, and serve as a portable power station or emergency backup, while providing secure storage and tracking features.

Implementation Method 1

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

battery power

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectBattery (electricity): Battery (electricity)

Implementation Method 3

solar charging

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhotovoltaic effect: Photovoltaic Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11564467B2Motorized luggage

Publication Date: 2023.01.31 MODOBAG INC

AI summary

Motorized luggage includes a frame enclosed in part by an outer shell, the frame defining an internal storage compartment that is accessible through the outer shell, wherein the frame includes: a front surface including by a first front frame support and a second front frame support; a top surface including first top beam and a second top beam; a front edge joint connecting the first and second front frame supports to the first and second top beams; and a rear surface opposite of the front surface. The luggage also includes at least one front wheel adjacent to the front surface of the frame, at least one rear wheel adjacent to the rear surface of the frame, a retractable handlebar received by a steering shaft, an electric motor mounted on the frame, and a retractable pull handle.