Wireless Control System for Powered Riding Apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing power riding apparatuses, such as surfboards and skateboards, lack integrated systems for user control, safety, and information provision, limiting their functionality and safety features compared to traditional designs.

Innovation Solution

A power riding apparatus equipped with a thrust generator electrically associated with a controller that includes a wireless interface, environmental sensors, and a remote module, providing features like booster propulsion, deterrent systems, communication, and display technology, enabling users to control and interact with the device more effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a booster propulsion system is added to a traditional surfboard, then advanced maneuvers and user control are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser controlVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical control systems with electronic and wireless control mechanisms. The thrust generator is controlled electronically rather than through mechanical linkages, and wireless communication eliminates physical cables between components, reducing mechanical complexity while improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The controller integrates multiple functions including thrust control, wireless communication, sensor data processing, and system monitoring into a single device. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components needed, managing device complexity while providing comprehensive user control capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If electronic controls and sensors are integrated into the surfboard, then safety and information provision are improved, but weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesafetyVSAvoidweight

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses thin-film flexible circuits and flexible printed circuits for electrical connections within the surfboard. These thin-film conductors minimize added weight compared to traditional rigid wiring harnesses, allowing integration of sensors and controls while keeping weight increase minimal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries which have high energy density, providing sufficient power for electronic controls and sensors with minimal weight. The system also uses low-power electronic components and optimizes power consumption parameters to reduce the size and weight of the power supply system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of information

If wireless communication and display systems are added, then user information access is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation provisionVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless communication system transmits data periodically rather than continuously, and the display updates at optimized intervals rather than in real-time. This periodic operation significantly reduces power consumption while still providing users with necessary information about system status, location, and safety conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses a rechargeable battery that can be recharged from external power sources such as solar panels or electrical outlets. The battery management system recovers and stores energy efficiently, allowing the power-intensive wireless and display components to operate without requiring excessive battery weight or continuous high power input.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

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

Enhances user control and safety by providing real-time data and integrated safety features, such as deterrent systems, while allowing for enhanced performance and interaction with the device through wireless communication and environmental sensing.

Implementation Method 1

a thrust generator electrically associated with a controller

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic propulsion: Electromagnetic Propulsion

Data Source

PatentUS8290636B2Powered riding apparatus with electronic controls and options

Publication Date: 2012.10.16 MANNING DOUG

AI summary

The present invention relates to a power riding apparatus with electronic options, a wireless user interface for control such apparatus, and a wave-information-system. One embodiment of the power riding apparatus is a surf board configured with a booster system. The booster system is electrically associated with an onboard controller. The onboard controller is in wireless communication with a user interface associated with a user. The user activates the user interface as desired to control the booster system and activate other board features such as: lighting system, repellant system, anti-theft system, entertainment system, recording system, and communication system. Embodiments of the invention include surf boards, water boards of all types, as wells as boards with wheels such as skate boards.