Self-Stabilizing Skateboard Control for Intuitive Dismounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing self-stabilizing skateboards lack advanced features such as improved indicators and control systems, specifically the need for enhanced rider experience and control systems. The existing systems do not provide efficient and intuitive control mechanisms for self-stabilizing skateboards.
Innovation Solution
A self-stabilizing skateboard with a tiltable board and a motor controller that can sense orientation information to propel the board based on the orientation of the board and a status indicator with improved orientation information to cause the board to propel the board based on the orientation of the board and a status indicator with improved indicators and control systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional skateboard designs are used, then the structure is simple, but the board lacks stability when encountering obstacles or during tricks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic stabilization system where the front and rear portions of the deck can rotate independently relative to the trucks, allowing the board to adapt its configuration in response to external forces such as obstacles, drops, or tricks. This dynamic adjustment capability provides stability during various maneuvers while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The deck is divided into distinct front and rear portions that can rotate independently, with each portion connected to its respective truck through a rotation mechanism. This segmentation allows independent stabilization of different parts of the board, improving overall stability without requiring a completely complex redesign of the entire structure.
2Reliability
If the board is designed to be self-stabilizing, then rider control is reduced, but safety is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilization system proactively counteracts destabilizing forces before they can cause a fall or loss of control. The independent rotation of deck portions creates opposing moments that balance external disturbances such as bumps, drops, or uneven surfaces, providing safety while maintaining rider intent through passive mechanical response rather than active intervention.
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AI summary
A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.