18192339. TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILITY DEVICE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILITY DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILITY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILITY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sun Myoung Jo of Ansan-si (KR)
Hoon Chung of Hwaseong-si (KR)
TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILITY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18192339 titled 'TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE FOR MOBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILITY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The travel control device described in the patent application is designed to improve the stability and safety of mobility devices when traveling on stairs by adjusting the travel speed based on the distance to the stairs measured by a sensor.
- Distance sensor on one side frame of the mobility device
- Adjusts travel speed based on distance to stairs
- Reduces collision force between mobility device and stairs
- Improves traveling stability and immediacy
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied to various mobility devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, and other assistive devices to enhance safety and stability when navigating stairs.
Problems Solved
1. Collision force between mobility devices and stairs 2. Traveling stability and safety on stairs
Benefits
1. Improved safety for users of mobility devices 2. Enhanced stability and control when traveling on stairs 3. Reduction of accidents and injuries related to stair navigation
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Safety and Stability of Mobility Devices on Stairs: Commercial Applications"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing technologies or devices that assist with stair navigation for mobility devices, but the specific implementation of a distance sensor to adjust travel speed based on proximity to stairs may be a novel aspect of this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
== How does the distance sensor accurately measure the distance to stairs and adjust the travel speed accordingly? The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific technology or algorithms used by the distance sensor to measure the distance to stairs and make real-time adjustments to the travel speed.
== Are there any potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology on different types of mobility devices? The patent application does not address the potential compatibility issues or challenges that may arise when integrating this travel control device on various models of mobility devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A travel control device and method control for a mobility device is disclosed. The travel control device includes a distance sensor on one side frame of the mobility device and adjusts a travel speed of the mobility device based on a distance to stairs measured by the distance sensor when the mobility device travels on the stairs to reduce collision force between the mobility device and the stairs, thereby improving the traveling stability and immediacy of the mobility device.
