Vehicle Heat Protection Device with Temperature Sensor Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern vehicles face temperature fluctuations due to sunlight exposure, leading to increased interior temperatures, discomfort for drivers and passengers, and increased energy consumption for ventilation and air conditioning, which also affects the longevity of vehicle components.
Innovation Solution
A heat protection device equipped with first and second temperature sensors and a control device that determines temperature differences and distributions across a vehicle's surface, allowing for automatic displacement to optimize parking positions, either in or out of sunlight, to maintain a stable temperature and reduce energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight to maintain stability, then the vehicle structure remains stable, but the interior temperature increases significantly causing discomfort and increased energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Dynamics principle by enabling the vehicle to automatically change its parking position based on real-time temperature monitoring. The vehicle transitions from a static parked state to a dynamic state where it can self-reposition to optimize thermal conditions, thereby reducing interior temperature without compromising driver comfort
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements the Feedback principle through a temperature monitoring system that continuously measures interior temperature and provides feedback to the control unit. This feedback loop enables the vehicle to detect when temperature thresholds are exceeded and automatically initiate displacement maneuvers to restore optimal thermal conditions
2Ease of operation
If the vehicle is displaced frequently to optimize temperature, then temperature comfort is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Partial or excessive action principle by implementing threshold-based displacement triggers. The vehicle does not displace for minor temperature fluctuations but only when temperature exceeds predefined thresholds, thereby optimizing comfort while minimizing unnecessary displacement and associated energy consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements the Parameter changes principle by dynamically adjusting displacement parameters such as distance and direction based on temperature differential magnitude. The control unit calculates optimal displacement maneuvers that achieve temperature goals with minimal energy expenditure, varying the action intensity according to the severity of thermal conditions
3Measurement precision
If multiple temperature sensors are deployed to map temperature distribution, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Segmentation principle by dividing the vehicle's thermal monitoring into multiple discrete sensor zones (front, rear, left, right). Each sensor independently monitors its designated area, and the control unit integrates these segmented measurements to construct a complete temperature distribution map, achieving comprehensive coverage through systematic division
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements the Universality principle by designing a modular sensor arrangement where identical temperature sensors serve multiple purposes: individual zone monitoring, comparative temperature differential detection, and collective temperature distribution mapping. This multi-functional approach achieves precise thermal characterization using standardized components
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AI summary
A heat protection device (10) for a parked vehicle (100) is provided. The heat protection device (10) comprises a sensor arrangement (12) with a first temperature sensor (14) and a second temperature sensor (16), and a control device (18). The control device (18) is configured to determine a temperature difference between a first temperature value and a second temperature value, wherein the control device (18) is further configured to determine a displacement maneuver for displacing the parked vehicle (100) in order to reduce the determined temperature difference.