18153110. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PREVENTION simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PREVENTION
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Inventor(s)
Susan Shaw of Plymouth MI (US)
Javier Romero of Superior Township MI (US)
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PREVENTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18153110 titled 'VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PREVENTION
The abstract describes a system that includes an engine for powering a vehicle, a distance sensor for measuring distances around the vehicle, a tire pressure sensor, and a controller. The controller detects if the engine is off, checks if the tire pressure meets a threshold indicating a decrease, and assesses if there is enough space for the vehicle to move forward or backward. When the conditions are met, the engine is turned on to move the vehicle the required distance.
- Engine powers vehicle
- Distance sensor measures surrounding distances
- Tire pressure sensor monitors tire pressure
- Controller detects engine status, tire pressure, and available space
- Engine is activated to move the vehicle when conditions are met
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle safety and efficiency - Fleet management for monitoring tire pressure and vehicle movement
Problems Solved: - Ensures safe operation of the vehicle - Prevents accidents due to low tire pressure or lack of space for movement
Benefits: - Improved vehicle safety - Enhanced efficiency in vehicle operation
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Vehicle Control System for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency" This technology can be used in autonomous vehicles, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles to improve safety and optimize performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine if there is enough space for the vehicle to move? The system uses the distance sensor to measure the surrounding distances and compares them to a predefined threshold to determine if there is enough space for the vehicle to advance. 2. What happens if the tire pressure does not meet the threshold? If the tire pressure does not satisfy the threshold indicating a decrease, the system will not activate the engine to move the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system is provided. The system comprises an engine configured to power a vehicle, a distance sensor configured to measure one or more distances surrounding the vehicle, a tire pressure sensor, and a controller configured to detect whether the engine is shut off, determine whether the tire pressure satisfies a tire pressure threshold based on the tire pressure sensor, the tire pressure threshold being indicative of a decrease in the tire pressure, determine whether a distance satisfies a distance threshold based on the distance sensor, the distance threshold being indicative of the vehicle having space to advance the distance in one or more of: a forward direction; and a backward direction, and when the tire pressure satisfies the tire pressure threshold, the distance satisfies the distance threshold, and the engine is shut off, operate the engine to turn on and operate the vehicle to move the distance.
