Youth Electric Vehicle Power Control for Growth-Adaptive Riding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Parents face challenges in monitoring and adapting recreational vehicles for youth as they grow in size and maturity, with existing vehicles not accommodating changing needs effectively.
Innovation Solution
A youth electric vehicle design featuring a scalable electric powertrain, adjustable components such as seat and suspension, and a controller that manages power output based on user input and battery charge level, allowing for interchangeable parts and customizable settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-power recreational vehicle is used, then the vehicle can provide consistent performance, but it cannot adapt to the youth's growth and changing needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable seat position, interchangeable ground-engaging members (wheels/tracks), and variable power output settings that allow the vehicle to dynamically adapt to the youth's physical growth and skill development, transforming a static vehicle into a dynamically configurable system
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle is divided into modular components including interchangeable ground-engaging members, adjustable seat, and separable powertrain elements, allowing individual parts to be modified or replaced without affecting the entire vehicle system
2Power
If the power output is increased to accommodate older youth, then the vehicle can handle more difficult terrain, but it creates dangerous situations for younger or smaller youth
Solution Approach 1:
The controller enables variable power output by adjusting electrical parameters (voltage, current) to the electric motor based on selected operating modes, allowing the same vehicle to safely accommodate youth of different ages and sizes by dynamically changing the power delivery characteristics
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates parent control devices that can remotely monitor and adjust power output settings, creating a feedback loop where adult supervisors can ensure power levels remain appropriate for the specific youth operator
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple vehicles are purchased to accommodate growth, then the youth can have appropriate equipment at each stage, but it increases cost and requires storage for multiple vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle is designed as a universal platform that can serve multiple functions across different youth development stages through configurable power output, adjustable seating, and interchangeable ground-engaging members, replacing the need for multiple specialized vehicles
4Reliability
If parental monitoring capabilities are added, then safety is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A wireless communication intermediary (controller and parent control devices) is introduced to enable remote monitoring and control capabilities without requiring complex direct connection systems, allowing parental oversight through simplified wireless interfaces
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 solution provides a versatile and safe recreational vehicle that adapts to the youth's growth, ensuring appropriate power output and safety features, reducing the need for multiple vehicles as the user matures.
Implementation Method 1
at least one electric motor
Implementation Method 2
at least one battery pack
Implementation Method 3
the front suspension, the rear suspension, or the front suspension and the rear suspension are configure to send an electromotive force to the battery pack in response to (i) the one or more front ground engaging members moving in an upward or downward direction and/or (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members moving in an upward or downward direction
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In some embodiments, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.