Utility Vehicle Accent Lighting Brackets for Rough-Terrain Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for mounting accent lighting systems on utility vehicles are time-consuming, laborious, and can be damaging if not done correctly, with a need for a secure and consistent attachment to withstand rough terrain.
Innovation Solution
The use of bracket members with accent light mounting holes and bracket mounting holes, coupled with a controller for the accent lighting system, allows for secure and user-friendly attachment of accent lights to the utility vehicle, reducing the complexity of the installation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional mounting methods are used for accent lighting systems, then the installation process becomes time-consuming and laborious, but the mounting can be done without specialized bracket components
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket members are pre-formed with specific contours that align with the vehicle body contours, and pre-equipped with mounting holes and wire harness openings. This preliminary preparation of the mounting components eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site fabrication or complex assembly procedures during installation.
2Reliability
If accent lighting is securely mounted to withstand rough terrain, then vibration and movement are reduced, but the installation becomes more complex and potentially damaging to vehicle wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket members serve as intermediary components between the accent lighting assemblies and the vehicle body. These brackets provide a secure mechanical connection point that absorbs vibration and movement forces, protecting both the lighting assemblies and the vehicle wiring from damage while ensuring reliable mounting on rough terrain.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket members are designed with specific local features including formed portions that align with vehicle body contours, mounting holes positioned for secure attachment, and wire harness openings for proper routing. These localized structural qualities ensure both secure mounting and protection of wiring without requiring complex installation procedures.
3Manufacturing precision
If bracket members with formed portions are used to align with vehicle contours, then consistent and secure attachment is achieved, but the manufacturing complexity of the brackets increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket members are designed with formed portions that change their geometric parameters to match the vehicle body contours. By incorporating these contoured shapes into the bracket design, consistent and secure attachment is achieved across different mounting locations while the brackets remain manufacturable using standard forming processes.
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AI summary
A utility vehicle with a side-by-side seating arrangement that includes an accent lighting assembly having a forward mounted accent light assembly, a front left wheel well accent light and front right wheel well accent light assembly, and a rear left wheel well and rear right wheel well accent light assembly. The accent lighting assembly includes a bracket member for attaching the accent lights and securing to the utility vehicle. A controller in communication with the accent lights is mounted under a hood of the utility vehicle. The accent lighting assembly allows a secure attachment to a utility vehicle that may travel over rough terrain.