Adjustable Truck Side Guard Assembly for Void Space Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing side guard systems for trucks and vans require customization to fit different truck frame designs and void spaces, making them inefficient and costly to install, as they need to be specifically designed for each vehicle, which can vary in size and configuration.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable truck frame side guard assembly that can be mounted to accommodate different elevations and lengths, featuring a vertically aligned side member with pivotally attached support members and sliding brackets, allowing for optimal coverage of void spaces between the truck cab and rear wheel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If side guards are customized and specifically designed to fit into the available void space, then the side guards can accommodate different truck frame designs and objects in void spaces, but the device complexity and installation cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The side guard assembly is divided into multiple adjustable components including telescopic sections with interlocking mechanisms, and separately adjustable mounting brackets. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted to fit different void space configurations without requiring complete custom design for each truck frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The side guard incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms including telescopic sections that can extend or retract, and mounting brackets with adjustable positioning. These dynamic features enable the same side guard assembly to adapt to various void space dimensions and configurations, eliminating the need for custom-designed guards for each truck frame.
2Device complexity
If standard size side guards are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the side guards cannot optimally cover different void spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The side guard assembly is designed as a universal multi-functional unit that can serve different void space configurations. The telescopic sections and adjustable mounting brackets enable a single standard design to cover various void space dimensions and positions, making the same assembly suitable for multiple truck frame designs without requiring customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The side guard incorporates adjustable parameters including the length of telescopic sections, the position of mounting brackets, and the height of the guard panels. By allowing these parameters to be adjusted within a range, the standard side guard design can adapt to different void space dimensions while maintaining a unified basic structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable mechanisms are added to accommodate different elevations and lengths, then the side guard can optimally cover various void spaces, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic sections of the side guard use a nested structure where smaller sections fit within larger ones, allowing compact storage when not in use. This nesting mechanism provides adjustable length capability while maintaining a space-efficient design that doesn't excessively increase overall complexity.
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AI summary
An adjustable side guard assembly that fits into the void space formed on a truck that prevents other motor vehicles or objects from entering the void space. The assembly includes an elongated side plate attached to a rigid frame. The rigid frame has two support members that extend pivotally attached to two laterally extending horizontal members. The distal ends of the two horizontal members engage slots formed on the side plate enabling the side plate to be longitudinally adjusted inside the void space. The opposite ends of the two horizontal members are attached to two upper mounting brackets that are attached to the vehicle frame. A diagonal member may be attached at one end of the horizontal member and at an opposite end to a lower mounting bracket attached to the vehicle frame.