Scooter Pillion Container with Stabilized LED Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scooter power supply systems are inadequate to support the increased electrical load and require a stable voltage supply for illuminated containers, leading to fluctuating brightness and reduced lifespan of display elements due to varying voltage output from the alternator and rectifier.
Innovation Solution
A scooter vehicle with an integrated pillion transport container featuring a U-shaped design, LED panel screens for illumination, and a switch mode power supply system that stabilizes power to the container, using a high-efficiency alternator with increased coil groups and larger wire diameter to maintain consistent power delivery to the illuminated display and heat or cold sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If an illuminated container is added to the scooter, then the advertising display capability is improved, but the electrical power supply system becomes overloaded and unstable
Solution Approach 1:
A voltage stabilizer is introduced as an intermediary device between the alternator/rectifier and the illuminated container. This stabilizer regulates the fluctuating voltage output from the scooter's electrical system, ensuring stable power delivery to the LED panels and other electrical components, thereby resolving the power supply instability issue while maintaining the illuminated display capability
Solution Approach 2:
The alternator is modified with increased coil groups and larger wire diameter, changing the electrical parameters of the power generation system. These parameter changes increase the alternator's capacity and improve its ability to deliver stable voltage under increased electrical load from the illuminated container and other scooter components
2Power
If the alternator outputs higher voltage to support illuminated container, then the power availability is improved, but the heat generation onto the rectifier increases
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage stabilizer converts the harmful effect of voltage fluctuation and excessive voltage into a beneficial regulated output. By stabilizing the voltage at appropriate levels, it prevents both under-powering the illuminated container and over-voltaging the rectifier, thus eliminating the heat generation issue while maintaining sufficient power delivery
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional insulated container is used, then the transport function is provided, but the advertising and illumination capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated container system: transport function (insulated box), advertising function (LED panel screens on external walls), and illumination function (internal lighting). This combination allows the container to simultaneously perform delivery, advertising, and visual display tasks, greatly enhancing its versatility and visibility
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
The solution provides a stable and efficient power supply to the illuminated display and heat or cold sources, ensuring consistent operation and extended lifespan, even when the battery is depleted, by converting variable input voltage to a consistent output, thus overcoming the limitations of conventional scooter power systems.
Implementation Method 1
The alternator and rectifier are key elements of electrical power supply for a scooter. The value of output current and voltage from the alternator depends on cutting speed of magnet flux by stator coils.
Implementation Method 2
The rectifier converts alternating current (AC) generated by alternator into direct current (DC) in order to supply electrical power for the following devices of a scooter
Implementation Method 3
The battery plays an important role in the electrical power system. It becomes a buffer to store extra power when voltage from the rectifier is higher. It discharges when voltage is lower.
Implementation Method 4
at least one LED panel screen located in the container for illuminating at least part of at least one external wall of the container
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AI summary
A scooter vehicle (10) with integrated pillion transport container (11), the scooter vehicle characterized by running mainly on electrical power and including at least two wheels (12, 13), one driven wheel (12) and one steering wheel (13), a set of handlebars (14) for steering the steering wheel (13) to direct the scooter vehicle, a seat (15) for a user, a step through frame, a platform (16) for users feet, bodywork panels fitted to the frame and a rechargeable battery for powering the scooter vehicle, and the integrated pillion transport container (11) including a generally U-shaped lower portion to be attached to the scooter frame, the container having an enclosure defined by number of walls (18, 19, 20, 21) and having an interior portion adapted for receiving articles to be transported, and an illumination source located in the container for illuminating at least part of at least one external wall of the container, at least some of the walls to allow at least some of the illumination to pass therethrough, the rechargeable battery being configured to supply electrical power to the at least one illumination source.