Retractable Vehicle Control Linkage for Space-Saving Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional vehicle operating apparatuses are constrained by the structure of gasoline cars, leading to wasted space and poor maneuverability, and they struggle to meet the demands of new energy vehicles and evolving safety standards.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle operating apparatus that includes a stressed means for receiving driver force, a connecting means for mechanical connection to the vehicle, a sensor for converting force information into electrical signals, and an actuating means to maintain the stressed means at a specific position based on the vehicle's driving state, allowing for flexible mounting and improved space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the vehicle operating apparatus uses a traditional structure constrained by gasoline car design, then the mounting position and connection method are fixed, but this leads to waste of vehicle space and poor driving maneuverability
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means is designed to be movable between extended and retracted positions. The actuating means enables the connecting means to dynamically adjust its position based on driving conditions, allowing the operating apparatus to adapt between manual driving mode (extended) and automatic driving mode (retracted), thus improving space utilization while maintaining mounting flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle operating apparatus is divided into separable components: the stressed means (operating input), the connecting means (transmission linkage), and the mounting structure. This segmentation allows the connecting means to be independently actuated and positioned, enabling flexible mounting configurations and dynamic adjustment without constraining the entire system to fixed positions
2Ease of operation
If the connecting means is extended for manual driving operation, then the driver can operate the vehicle, but the accommodation space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means dynamically changes its position based on the driving mode. During manual driving, it extends to enable driver operation. During automatic driving, it retracts into the accommodation space to free up volume. This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction between operational accessibility and space utilization
3Reliability
If the vehicle operating apparatus is designed for new energy vehicles with new safety standards, then the structure can be optimized, but the complexity of meeting multiple standards increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle operating apparatus is designed as a universal system that can meet multiple safety standards and adapt to different vehicle types (gasoline and new energy vehicles). The sensor-based detection and actuating means provide a standardized interface that satisfies various safety requirements without requiring separate specialized designs for each standard, thus improving reliability while managing complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances the maneuverability and safety of vehicles by optimizing space usage and adapting to new safety standards and vehicle types, while also simplifying the structure and improving maintenance accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
a sensor configured to sense information associated with the force applied by the driver and convert the information into an electrical signal
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle operating apparatus including a stressed means configured to receive a force applied thereon by a driver for operating a vehicle; a connecting means configured such that a first end is mechanically connected to the stressed means and a second end is mechanically connected to a mounting surface of the vehicle; a sensor configured to sense information associated with the force applied by the driver and convert the information into an electrical signal, the vehicle is able to perform driving-related operations in response to the signal; and an actuating means configured to actuate the connecting means according to a current driving state of the vehicle so that the stressed means is maintained at a specific position.