Adjustable Disc-Brake Caliper Shield for Universal Bolt Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing disc-brake caliper shields are customized for specific vehicle makes and models, necessitating detailed specification by purchasers, and most retailers do not stock them due to the vast array of non-standardized caliper sizes and bolt locations, leading to inefficiencies in distribution and availability.
Innovation Solution
A disc-brake caliper shield system with adjustable flanges and fixtures that can be extended horizontally and vertically to fit any caliper, using hex-bolt collars for secure attachment, allowing a single model to fit various calipers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If disc-brake caliper shields are customized for specific vehicle makes and models, then the shield fits the specific caliper perfectly, but the number of different shield models increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The shield is designed with universal attachment fixtures that can accommodate multiple caliper types through adjustment mechanisms. The fixtures include slots and adjustable components that allow a single shield model to fit various caliper sizes and bolt patterns, eliminating the need for multiple customized shield models for different vehicle makes and models.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment fixtures incorporate adjustable and movable components that can be positioned at different locations to match various caliper configurations. The fixtures can be extended, retracted, and repositioned horizontally and vertically, allowing dynamic adaptation to different caliper types without requiring multiple fixed-design shield models.
2Reliability
If disc-brake caliper shields are customized for specific caliper sizes and bolt locations, then the attachment is precise and secure, but retailers cannot stock them due to the vast array of non-standardized variations
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment fixtures are designed to work with multiple caliper types using the same fixture design. The fixtures can be adjusted to accommodate different bolt patterns and caliper sizes, allowing retailers to stock a limited number of universal shield models that can serve multiple vehicle makes and models, thereby improving distribution efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is divided into separate adjustable fixtures that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows the fixtures to be customized for different caliper types without requiring different shield models, maintaining reliable attachment while simplifying inventory management.
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AI summary
The invention herein disclosed is a disc-brake caliper shield system that is adjustable so as to fit a variety of disc-brake calipers having different shapes, sizes and hex bolt positions.