Three-Wheeled Rear-Drive Layout With AMT Gear Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wheeled vehicles with four or more wheels often have inefficient power distribution, as either the forward or rearward wheel pairs are typically powered, limiting the versatility and efficiency of power transmission in three-wheeled vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A three-wheeled vehicle design with a single rear drive wheel powered by an engine via a selected transmission, allowing for efficient power distribution and control through an automated manual transmission (AMT) system that selects gears based on vehicle speed, engine speed, and throttle position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single rear drive wheel is used in a three-wheeled vehicle, then power distribution efficiency is improved and device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different driving conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing an automated manual transmission (AMT) system that dynamically adjusts gear ratios based on real-time driving conditions. The transmission automatically shifts between multiple gear ratios in response to changes in vehicle speed, engine speed, and throttle position, enabling the single rear drive wheel to adapt to varying driving conditions without requiring a complex multi-wheel power distribution system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an automated manual transmission system with multiple gear ratios is implemented, then adaptability to different driving conditions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by implementing an automated manual transmission system that autonomously selects and shifts between gear ratios without requiring manual intervention. The control system continuously monitors vehicle speed, engine speed, and throttle position, then automatically determines the optimal gear ratio and executes the shift, eliminating the need for a complex manual shifting mechanism while maintaining adaptability to different driving conditions.
3Use of energy by moving object
If power is transmitted to a single rear wheel, then power transmission efficiency is improved, but vehicle stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by concentrating power transmission to the single rear drive wheel with optimized local characteristics. The rear wheel is equipped with an automated manual transmission system that provides different gear ratios tailored to specific driving conditions, allowing efficient power delivery when traction is needed while the three-wheel configuration with a wide track provides inherent stability during normal operation.
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AI summary
A wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The wheel of the vehicle may be a powered wheeled vehicle with an engine and a transmission system. The transmission system may be used to select a gear ratio to a powered wheel of the wheeled vehicle, such as a single wheel.