Stand-On Residential Utility Vehicle for Compact Tool Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery-powered utility vehicles for residential applications face challenges in being compact enough for easy storage and lightweight for single-user handling while still capable of powering a variety of tools and systems.
Innovation Solution
A residential utility vehicle design featuring a frame, drive elements, a drive motor, a user platform, and user controls that are movable, along with a modular utility device and a flat bed for cargo, allowing for versatile tool deployment and cargo conveyance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the vehicle is made compact and lightweight for easy storage and handling, then ease of operation and storage is improved, but the power and tool deployment capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle system is segmented into a lightweight base platform and separate modular utility devices. The base vehicle remains compact for easy storage, while utility devices can be attached as needed to provide required power and functionality for specific tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle platform is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can accommodate multiple different utility devices. A single compact vehicle can deploy various tools by attaching different modular devices, maintaining both compactness and versatile power capability.
2Volume of moving object
If the vehicle is made compact for easy storage, then storage space requirement is reduced, but the cargo capacity and tool deployment space deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle incorporates a telescoping support structure that dynamically adjusts between a compact configuration for storage and an extended configuration for operation. The support can be retracted to minimize volume and extended to provide adequate space for cargo and utility device deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping support allows the vehicle components to nest within each other when not in use, minimizing the overall volume required for storage while maintaining full functional capacity when deployed.
3Weight of moving object
If the vehicle is made lightweight for single-user handling, then ease of operation is improved, but the structural strength and power transmission capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle utilizes composite materials that provide high strength-to-weight ratio, maintaining structural integrity and power transmission capability while keeping the overall weight low enough for single-user handling and operation.
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 design enables a compact, lightweight vehicle capable of powering multiple tools and conveying cargo, with user controls and platform adjustments for ease of use and maneuverability.
Implementation Method 1
a battery operationally engaged with the first drive motor and adapted to provide electrical energy thereto
Implementation Method 2
a first drive motor operationally engaged with a drive element and adapted to provide work thereto to drive or turn the vehicle
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a residential utility vehicle having a frame, a set of drive elements, a first drive motor operationally engaged with a drive element and adapted to provide work thereto to drive or turn the vehicle, a battery operationally engaged with the first drive motor and adapted to provide electrical energy thereto, a user platform operationally engaged with the frame, a flat bed engaged with the frame and adapted for conveying cargo or equipment while the vehicle is in motion, a set of user controls adapted to receive input from the associated standing user, and a utility device operationally engaged with the frame. The set of user controls is sufficient to provide steering, acceleration, and braking commands to the vehicle and is movable with respect to the frame. The user platform defines a surface adapted to convey an associated standing user while said vehicle is in operation.