Antenna Box Mounting on Vehicle Tail Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for mounting antenna electronic boxes on vehicles face challenges due to geometrical differences, leading to difficulties in achieving proper and accurate mounting, especially when multiple boxes with varying dimensions need to be interchanged and positioned isostatically.
Innovation Solution
A versatile mounting system with support zones that accommodate boxes of different sizes by using fastening means with varying distances between holes, and additional ribs for isostatic positioning, allowing for easy interchange and secure mounting of boxes at distinct locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If antenna electronic boxes with different geometries are mounted using fixed fastening positions, then mounting accuracy is improved, but adaptability to different box types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support zone incorporates adjustable fastening means that can be positioned at variable locations along the support surface. This dynamic positioning capability allows the mounting system to adapt to different box geometries while maintaining accurate mounting, as the fastening means can be repositioned according to the specific dimensions and fastening requirements of each antenna electronic box type.
Solution Approach 2:
The support zone is designed with multiple potential fastening positions and adjustable fastening means, creating a universal mounting structure that can accommodate various types of antenna electronic boxes. This multi-functional design allows the same support zone to serve different mounting configurations, ensuring both mounting accuracy and adaptability to different box types including permutable configurations.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple fastening means are used to secure boxes, then mounting stability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system divides the fastening function into multiple independent fastening means distributed across the support zone. Each fastening means can be independently positioned and adjusted, providing stable mounting through distributed fixation points while keeping each individual fastening element simple and modular, thus avoiding overall system complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fastening means are positioned at varying distances, then adaptability to different box sizes is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening means are designed with adjustable positioning capabilities along the support zone, allowing their distances to be dynamically modified according to the specific dimensions of different antenna electronic boxes. This dynamic adjustment mechanism maintains positioning precision while achieving adaptability to various box sizes and geometries.
Solution Approach 2:
The support zone is pre-configured with multiple potential fastening positions and guidance features that facilitate precise positioning. These preliminary arrangements ensure that when fastening means are installed at varying distances for different box types, the positioning precision is maintained through pre-established reference points and alignment features.
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AI summary
A support zone (8.1, 8.2) on a tail lid for an antenna electronic box (10') for a vehicle is provided, comprising a support surface (12) for receiving the box (10'); a hole for receiving a screw fastener (16) for fastening the box (10'); and at least two ribs (20, 22) extending from the support surface (12), opposed to each other and offset so as to enable a positioning of the box (10') against and between said ribs (20, 22).