Research on the Design and Application of Intelligent Retractable Canopy for Buses

Abstract

This paper investigates the design and application of intelligent retractable canopies for buses. Firstly, the necessity of intelligent retractable canopy design is put forward by analysing the limitations of existing buses and market demand. Subsequently, the design scheme of intelligent retractable canopy is elaborated in detail, including mechanical structure design, intelligent control system design and material selection. In the mechanical structure design, an innovative retractable mechanism is adopted to achieve the fast response and stable retraction of the canopy; in the intelligent control system design, the integrated sensors and controllers and actuators are used to achieve the automatic sensing and intelligent adjustment of the canopy; and in the material selection, emphasis is placed on the durability and lightweight of the material, which improves the service life of the canopy and reduces the energy consumption. Next, this paper introduces the practical application of intelligent retractable canopies on buses. Through field tests and data analysis, it is verified that intelligent retractable canopies have significant effects in improving passenger experience, vehicle operating efficiency and energy saving and emission reduction.