Vehicle Tire Temperature Control for Rupture Risk Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gas leakage due to tire rupture in vehicle tires leads to reduced tire pressure, increased rolling resistance, and inefficient fuel or power consumption, with potential sudden tire ruptures due to high gas temperature, despite temperature reduction efforts.
Innovation Solution
A computer system with processing circuitry that monitors tire gas temperature, performs temperature reduction actions, and adapts vehicle operations based on the success of these actions to prevent future tire ruptures by classifying status data and implementing responsive actions such as speed adjustment or stopping the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the gas temperature in the vehicle tire is high, then the tire may experience sudden rupture, but reducing the temperature requires active cooling actions that increase system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary cooling actions when the gas temperature approaches the threshold value, rather than waiting for actual rupture conditions. This preventive approach reduces the need for more complex emergency cooling systems while maintaining tire safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors gas temperature and uses this feedback to control the temperature reduction unit. This closed-loop control enables simple on/off cooling operations based on real-time conditions, avoiding the need for complex continuous control systems.
2Reliability
If the gas temperature in the vehicle tire increases rapidly, then sudden tire rupture occurs, but continuous temperature monitoring and cooling increase energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic temperature monitoring and intermittent cooling actions triggered by threshold comparisons, rather than continuous operation. This approach maintains tire safety while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous cooling.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational state of the temperature reduction unit based on the gas temperature parameter reaching a threshold value. This parameter-based control enables energy-efficient operation by activating cooling only when necessary.
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
Reduces the risk of future tire ruptures by effectively managing tire temperature through adaptive vehicle operations, even when temperature reduction falls short of predetermined thresholds, ensuring timely maintenance and safety.
Implementation Method 1
control a temperature reduction unit to perform a temperature reduction action for the vehicle tire
Data Source
AI summary
A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to: receive sensor data of a gas temperature in a vehicle tire; in response to the gas temperature being above a predetermined temperature threshold, control a temperature reduction unit to perform a temperature reduction action for the vehicle tire; receive status data of the temperature reduction action for the vehicle tire, the status data being indicative of the temperature reduction in the vehicle tire relative to the temperature threshold; and perform a vehicle responsive action for avoiding a vehicle tire rupture in response to the status data.