Adjustable Module Mounting Bracket for Service Vehicle Walls

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Solution Overview

Problem

Standard securing brackets for module units in service vehicles are often insufficient or do not fit well, lacking flexibility and adaptability to different module units and vehicle environments.

Innovation Solution

A securing system comprising a bracket with elongated openings and a connecting element, allowing adjustable positioning through a securing element, enabling flexible attachment of module units to vehicle walls, with adjustable screws and nuts for secure fitting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If standard brackets are used to secure module units to the wall, then the securing method is simple, but the adaptability to different module units and vehicle environments is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different module unitsVSAvoidsecuring system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket is designed with multiple elongated openings that can accommodate different connecting elements, allowing a single bracket design to secure various types of module units (cupboards, tool holders, shelves) in different positions and orientations. This universal design enables the same bracket to adapt to different module units and vehicle environments without requiring multiple specialized bracket types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket incorporates movable connecting elements that can be adjusted along the elongated openings to different positions. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the securing system to adapt to different module unit sizes, shapes, and mounting requirements, transforming a static bracket into a flexible, reconfigurable securing solution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If standard brackets are used to secure module units, then the installation process is straightforward, but the positioning flexibility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning flexibilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket is segmented into multiple functional components: the main bracket body with elongated openings, adjustable connecting elements, and securing elements. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted and positioned, providing fine-grained control over the final mounting position while maintaining relative simplicity in installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket is pre-configured with elongated openings and connecting elements in specific positions during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation allows installers to simply adjust the connecting elements to the desired positions along the pre-formed openings, rather than having to modify the bracket structure during installation, thus maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable connecting elements are implemented, then the adaptability increases, but the securing system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket design merges multiple functions into integrated components: the elongated openings serve both as structural elements of the bracket and as adjustment guides for the connecting elements. The connecting elements themselves combine the functions of positioning, securing, and adjusting. This merging reduces the total number of separate components compared to a system with fully separate adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3067238B1A securing system
Publication Date: 2018.08.29 MODUL SYST HH
  • EP3067238B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP3067238B1 patent drawingFigure 2a~2c
  • EP3067238B1 patent drawingFigure 3a~3b

AI summary

The invention relates to a securing system (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e) for attaching a module unit (20, 21) to a wall (24) in a cargo or a back space (30) in a service vehicle, said securing system (1 a, 1b, 1 c, 1 d, 1 e) comprising - a bracket (2) adapted to be arranged to said wall (24) or a securing rail (25a, 25b, 25c, 25d) on said wall (24), - a connecting element (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e) adapted to be connected to said bracket (2) and to said module unit (20, 21), - a securing element (6a, 7a) adapted to fix said connecting element (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e) to said bracket (2) through an opening (9a) in said bracket (2) and an opening (12a) in said connecting element (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e), and each opening (9a, 12a) in said bracket (2) and said connecting element (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e) is an elongated opening (9a, 12a) for adjustable positioning of the connecting element (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e) relative to said bracket (2).