Adjustable Mounting Bracket With Pivot for Precise Radar Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing attachment methods for devices like radars in vehicles are complex, costly, and difficult to adjust after installation, especially when requiring precise horizontal and vertical alignment, which can be challenging to maintain over time due to external forces.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable bracket with integrated vertical and horizontal adjustment mechanisms on the same side, operated by the same tool, featuring a quadrilateral body with pivot points and threaded posts for easy alignment and readjustment, allowing for precise positioning and repositioning of devices like radars or other emission/detection devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If existing attachment methods are used for devices like radars, then the device can be mounted on the vehicle, but the alignment adjustment becomes complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment bracket is divided into multiple segments with independent adjustment mechanisms. Each mechanism (vertical adjustment with first threaded post, horizontal adjustment with second threaded post) operates independently to adjust specific alignment parameters, allowing precise control without requiring a complex monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through threaded posts that allow the mounted device to be repositioned vertically and horizontally after installation. The pivot mechanism enables rotational adjustment, transforming a static attachment into a dynamically adjustable system that maintains alignment precision.
2Ease of operation
If existing attachment methods are used, then the device can be installed, but readjustment after installation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanisms are designed to be self-contained and self-explanatory, with threaded posts and pivots that naturally indicate their function. The uniform tool requirement (same tool for both vertical and horizontal adjustments) simplifies the operator's task, making the system intuitive and easy to service without requiring specialized knowledge or multiple tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket uses universal adjustment mechanisms where the same tool and similar procedures apply to both vertical and horizontal adjustments. This multi-functionality reduces the complexity of operation and maintenance, as the operator learns one set of procedures and uses one tool type for all adjustment needs.
3Reliability
If precise alignment is required for emission/detection devices, then the device functions correctly, but the attachment mechanism becomes complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket allows alignment adjustments to be performed during the manufacturing stage before the vehicle is delivered. The threaded posts and pivot mechanisms enable precise positioning of emission/detection devices while the vehicle is still in the factory, ensuring correct alignment without requiring complex post-installation adjustment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanisms enable changes in positional parameters (vertical position, horizontal position, and rotational angle) of the mounted device. By providing controlled parameter changes through simple threaded mechanisms, the system achieves reliable alignment without requiring complex manufacturing processes or expensive specialized components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates reliable and convenient adjustment and readjustment of devices, ensuring proper alignment with minimal complexity and cost, using a single tool for both vertical and horizontal adjustments, thereby maintaining device functionality over time.
Implementation Method 1
The first threaded post may have first teeth adjacent the second passage, the second threaded post may have second teeth adjacent the fourth passage
Implementation Method 2
The pivot may include a third threaded post configured to engage in a threaded fit with a third grommet
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable bracket includes a body of quadrilateral shape that defines an attachment plane for a device, which includes a first adjustment mechanism located adjacent a first corner of the quadrilateral shape, a second adjustment mechanism located adjacent a second corner of the quadrilateral shape, and a pivot. The first adjustment mechanism includes a first passage transverse to the attachment plane, a second passage parallel to the attachment plane and leading to the first passage, and a first moveable member extending in the first passage. The second adjustment mechanism includes a third passage transverse to the attachment plane and a fourth passage parallel to the attachment plane, and a second moveable member extending into the third passage. The pivot locates adjacent a fourth corner of the quadrilateral shape such that the first and second adjustment mechanisms are configured for adjusting the adjustable bracket relative to the pivot.