Adjustable Wheel Rack Mounting for Multi-Lift Jamb Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high cost and duplication of purchasing separate wheel racks for different vehicle lift sizes and jamb configurations make it impractical to have a dedicated add-on device for each setup.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable wheel rack system comprising a locking frame plate, L-shaped plates, a stopper plate, a ball seat, and a rod with a sphere, allowing secure attachment to various vehicle lift jamb sizes, enabling versatile positioning and use across multiple lift sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate wheel racks are purchased for each different jamb and vehicle lift size, then the wheel rack fits the specific lift configuration perfectly, but the cost increases and duplication occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The wheel rack is designed with adjustable components including L-shaped plates with multiple aperture positions, adjustable rods with spheres, and reconfigurable locking mechanisms that allow a single wheel rack unit to be adapted to fit multiple different jamb sizes and vehicle lift configurations, eliminating the need for separate dedicated racks for each lift type
Solution Approach 2:
The wheel rack incorporates movable and adjustable elements such as rods that can be positioned at different locations, L-shaped plates that can be reconfigured, and locking mechanisms that can be adjusted to accommodate varying dimensions, transforming a static fixed-design rack into a dynamic adaptable structure
2Reliability
If multiple dedicated wheel racks are purchased for different vehicle lift sizes, then each rack is optimized for its specific lift, but the overall device complexity and quantity of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single wheel rack unit incorporates multiple adjustable components including L-shaped plates with various aperture positions, reconfigurable rods with spheres, and adaptable locking mechanisms, allowing one universal rack to replace multiple dedicated racks for different vehicle lift sizes and configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The wheel rack is divided into modular adjustable components including separate L-shaped plates, rods, spheres, and locking mechanisms that can be independently positioned and reconfigured, allowing the same modular components to serve multiple different lift configurations without requiring complete separate racks
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AI summary
In one embodiment, a wheel rack includes a locking frame plate having a first L-shaped plate, a second L-shaped plate, and a stopper plate. A ball seat is fixed to the locking frame plate, and a rod has a first end with a sphere attached thereto. The locking frame plate is configured to be fixed to a jamb of a vehicle lift. In another embodiment, a wheel rack includes a locking frame plate having a first L-shaped plate, a second L-shaped plate, and a stopper plate. A ball seat is fixed to the locking frame plate. The wheel rack also includes a locking seat and a rod that has an end with a sphere attached thereto. The locking frame plate is configured to be fixed to a jamb of a vehicle lift.