Adjustable Wheel Blade Assembly for Wheel Well Air Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle wheel attachments are difficult to install, remove, and adjust individually, and lack the ability to effectively direct airflow out of the wheel well.
Innovation Solution
A blade assembly system comprising individual aerodynamic blades connected to vehicle wheels using a fastening bolt, beveled washers, and open-ended lug nuts, allowing for adjustable angles and easy installation/removal, with optional features like hinges, ailerons, and mechanical servos for enhanced airflow management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single integrated assembly with all air diverters attached to one another is used, then the structure is simple and robust, but the air diverters cannot be individually adjusted or easily removed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the air diverter system into individual separable blades, each capable of independent adjustment and removal. Each blade is a distinct component that can be individually positioned and secured to the wheel, allowing operators to adjust or remove specific blades without affecting others, thus resolving the contradiction between individual adjustability and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements adjustable and movable blades that can be positioned at different angles and locations on the wheel. This dynamic capability allows each air diverter to be individually adjusted to optimal positions for different operating conditions, while the modular design maintains relative structural simplicity through standardized mounting mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If individual air diverters are made separable and adjustable, then ease of adjustment and removal is improved, but installation and adjustment become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs universal mounting brackets and standardized fastening mechanisms that can accommodate multiple blade configurations and positions. These multi-functional components serve both as mounting structures and as adjustment mechanisms, reducing the number of specialized parts needed and simplifying the overall installation and adjustment process despite individual blade separability.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable mounting system is designed to be self-aligning and self-securing, where the blade and bracket interfaces automatically guide proper positioning during installation. This self-service feature reduces the skill level and time required for installation and adjustment, offsetting the increased complexity of having multiple individual components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If air diverters are designed to direct airflow out of the wheel well, then air pressure build-up is reduced, but the system becomes more complex and less adaptable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the airflow management function into multiple independent blades, each capable of being individually positioned to control airflow patterns. This segmentation provides adaptability for different airflow requirements while keeping each individual blade relatively simple in design, avoiding the need for a single complex integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables adaptability through variable blade positions, angles, and configurations that can be adjusted to change airflow parameters. By modifying the geometric parameters of individual blades rather than redesigning the entire system, the patent achieves versatile airflow management with relatively simple components.
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 system reduces air pressure in the wheel well, enhances cooling of brake components, and improves braking performance by extracting air, while allowing for customizable airflow management and reduced drag.
Implementation Method 1
a single aerodynamic blade
Implementation Method 2
a plateau formed thereon to disperse compressive forces
Data Source
AI summary
Vehicle wheel attachments that are installed and removed easily and are capable of being individually removed and adjusted. These vehicle wheel attachments direct airflow out of the interior of the wheel well.