Tire and Wheel Security Module with Tilt Sensor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle security systems do not adequately protect tires and wheels from theft, particularly in dealership and customer vehicle settings, as they lack comprehensive and integrated security features to deter and detect theft attempts effectively.
Innovation Solution
A device for secure tire and wheel protection is introduced, featuring a control module with a tilt sensor, glass break sensor, microcontroller, transceiver, and power management circuit, which connects to a vehicle's factory alarm, allowing for independent operation, programmable features, and RF communication to trigger alarms and coordinate security responses across multiple vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If comprehensive security features are added to protect tires and wheels, then security effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security functions (tilt detection, glass break detection, RF communication, alarm triggering) into a single integrated control module that interfaces with the vehicle's factory alarm system. This merging approach provides comprehensive tire and wheel protection while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The control module serves multiple functions: it detects tilt events, detects glass break events, communicates via RF, and triggers the factory alarm system. This multi-functionality allows one device to provide comprehensive security coverage for tires, wheels, and vehicle contents without requiring multiple specialized components.
2Reliability
If multiple sensors and features are integrated into the device, then security coverage is improved, but ease of installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating all security functions into a single control module with a unified interface for the factory alarm system, the device simplifies installation compared to installing multiple separate sensors and systems. The module consolidates complexity internally while presenting a simple external interface.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device operates independently of the factory alarm, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control module is designed to work with the vehicle's existing factory alarm system through standard interfaces, allowing it to adapt to different vehicle types without requiring completely independent alarm systems. This universal interface approach provides adaptability while leveraging existing vehicle infrastructure to reduce overall complexity.
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 device enhances tire and wheel security by providing immediate attention to theft attempts through flashing lights and honking horns, reducing false alarms, and coordinating security responses across a lot, thereby effectively deterring theft and protecting vehicle contents.
Implementation Method 1
a tilt sensor
Implementation Method 2
a glass break sensor connected to a microphone
Data Source
AI summary
A device for secure tire and wheel protection including: a control module, the control module including: an interface for connecting the control module to a factory alarm of a vehicle; a tilt sensor; and a glass break sensor.