Vehicle Tire Gap Scraper for Debris Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Debris accumulation between tires in multi-terrain vehicles leads to reduced traction, increased weight, and potential damage, necessitating frequent and time-consuming cleaning to maintain vehicle performance and prevent costly repairs.
Innovation Solution
A scraper system attached to the vehicle, featuring a tower, bracing arm, extension arm, and paddle, which extends between the tires to remove debris as the vehicle moves, minimizing surface contact and allowing continuous cleaning during operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dual-tire configuration is used to provide additional traction, then the vehicle's ability to drive over unpaved terrain is improved, but debris accumulates in the gap between the tires causing increased weight, reduced traction, and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The scraper is positioned to prevent debris accumulation before it becomes a problem. By continuously scraping the gap between tires during vehicle operation, debris is removed proactively rather than allowing it to build up and cause damage, weight increase, or traction loss
Solution Approach 2:
The scraper system is self-actuating through the vehicle's own motion. As the vehicle moves forward, the scraper automatically engages with and removes debris from the tire gap without requiring separate cleaning operations, making the system serve itself through normal vehicle operation
2Reliability
If debris is frequently cleaned manually to maintain vehicle performance, then debris buildup is reduced, but productivity decreases due to time-consuming cleaning operations
Solution Approach 1:
The scraper provides continuous debris removal during vehicle operation rather than requiring periodic stops for manual cleaning. The useful action of debris removal continues uninterrupted as the vehicle moves, maintaining optimal performance without sacrificing productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning function is integrated into the vehicle's normal operation, allowing the vehicle to clean itself automatically during use. This eliminates the need for separate manual cleaning operations and maintains productivity while ensuring vehicle performance
3Productivity
If debris is allowed to accumulate between tires, then productivity is maintained without interruption, but the vehicle sinks deeper into terrain and suffers from increased weight and reduced performance
Solution Approach 1:
The scraper removes debris before it accumulates to problematic levels. By continuously scraping the gap between tires during operation, the system prevents weight increase and performance degradation while maintaining operational continuity without interruptions
Data Source
AI summary
A scraper for removing debris from between first and second tires of a vehicle is provided. The scraper may include a tower, a bracing arm, and a scraper. The tower may have a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends, the first end couples to a first portion of the vehicle. The bracing arm may have a first end coupled to the tower and a second end coupled to a second portion of the vehicle that is different from the first portion of the vehicle. The paddle may be suspended by the tower and extends at least partially between the first and second tires of the vehicle. An angle between the bracing arm and the tower may be in a range of approximately 10 degrees to approximately 90 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the tower.