Universal Anchoring System for Hybrid Conversion Kits

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hybrid conversion kits for vehicles with endothermic engines and oil-hydraulic pumps are not adaptable to different vehicle models due to space constraints, requiring custom anchoring and posing challenges in closed environments due to exhaust gas emissions.

Innovation Solution

A hybrid conversion kit with a support frame, electric motor, oil-hydraulic pump, and adjustable anchoring system featuring sliding guides and hooks that can be fixed to various mounting surfaces, along with a cable-holding device and control station for electric operation, allowing for universal installation and reduced exhaust emissions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If custom anchoring groups are made for every vehicle model to ensure proper installation, then the installation reliability is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation reliabilityVSAvoidanchoring group complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The anchoring group is designed as a universal component that can be installed on multiple vehicle models. The support frame includes adjustable anchoring means that can adapt to different mounting surfaces and configurations, eliminating the need to create custom anchoring groups for each vehicle model while maintaining reliable installation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The anchoring group incorporates adjustable and movable elements that allow adaptation to different vehicle models. The support frame can be positioned and secured in various locations, and the anchoring means can be adjusted to match different mounting surface configurations, providing both universality and reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Volume of moving object

If the electric motor and hydraulic pump are installed outside the vehicle to save space, then the space constraints are relieved, but the anchoring complexity increases due to varying mounting surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation spaceVSAvoidanchoring system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support frame is designed as a universal external mounting structure that can be installed on various vehicle types. It includes adjustable anchoring means that can adapt to different external mounting surfaces and configurations, allowing the hydraulic pump and electric motor to be mounted outside the vehicle without increasing anchoring complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The external mounting system is divided into modular components: a support frame structure, adjustable anchoring means, and connection interfaces. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates adaptation to different vehicle models while maintaining simple installation procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Power

If endothermic engines are used in closed environments, then propulsion power is maintained, but harmful exhaust gases accumulate creating health risks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepropulsion powerVSAvoidexhaust gas accumulation
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the endothermic engine with an electric motor for propulsion. The electric motor drives the hydraulic pump through electrical power, eliminating the combustion process and harmful exhaust gas emissions while maintaining the necessary propulsion power for vehicle operation in closed environments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

By eliminating the endothermic engine and its harmful exhaust emissions, the patent converts a harmful operating condition into a beneficial one. The electric propulsion system provides the same functional output (hydraulic power for propulsion) without producing harmful substances, making the vehicle suitable for operation in closed or environmentally sensitive areas

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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

Enables the kit to be installed on multiple vehicle types by adjusting the anchoring system and operates electrically, reducing exhaust emissions and noise, while maintaining vehicle mobility and battery recharge capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

an electric motor (95) fixed to the support frame (90) and an oil-hydraulic pump (100) fixed to the support frame (90) and actuated by the electric motor (95)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a first guide (170) with which the support frame (90) is slidably associated according to a first sliding axis (X), a second guide (180) fixed to the first guide (170) and provided with a pair of hooks (185), each of which is slidably associated with the second guide (180) along a second sliding axis (Y) orthogonal to the first sliding axis (X)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction-based sliding: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP3412836B1Hybrid conversion kit
Publication Date: 2022.04.20 ASAELEVATOR SRL
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AI summary

A hybrid conversion kit (1) for vehicles (10) equipped with an endothermic engine (25) and an oil-hydraulic pump (30), comprising: a support frame (90), an electric motor (95) fixed to the support frame (90), an oil-hydraulic pump (100) fixed to the support frame (90) and actuated by the electric motor (95) and a anchoring group (165) of the support frame (90) to the vehicle (10), wherein said anchoring group (165) comprises: a first guide (170) with which the support frame (90) is slidably associated according to a first sliding axis (X), a second guide (180) fixed to the first guide (170) and provided with a pair of hooks (185), each of which is slidably associated with the second guide (180) along a second sliding axis (Y) orthogonal to the first sliding axis (X), said hooks (185) being configured to be fixed to a mounting surface (60,70) made available on the vehicle (10).