All-Terrain Vehicle Rider Support Assembly with Vertical Cargo Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional multi-person ATV seats are often uncomfortable due to lack of support and ergonomic design, especially during long rides, and they compromise storage space as passengers are positioned where cargo would typically be.
Innovation Solution
A rider support assembly with a seat frame and seating assembly that includes a compressible interface member with a seat back and bottom, pivotable relative to each other, and a release mechanism for easy installation and removal, allowing the assembly to be positioned vertically above the saddle-type seat and cargo area, providing enhanced support and storage access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a multi-person saddle-type seat is used to carry passengers, then passenger capacity is improved, but storage space is reduced and riding comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vertically extendable support structure that raises the passenger seat above the cargo area, creating vertical separation between passenger and cargo spaces. This dimensional change allows passengers to be positioned above rather than behind the cargo area, preserving storage space while maintaining passenger capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The passenger seating system is divided into separate modular components including a support structure, seating assembly, and backrest assembly that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows the seating system to be adapted to different space requirements while maintaining passenger capacity.
2Quantity of substance
If a conventional multi-person seat is used, then passenger capacity is improved, but riding comfort deteriorates due to lack of support
Solution Approach 1:
The seating system is segmented into a support structure, seating assembly, and backrest assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, with the backrest providing dedicated spinal support and the seating assembly providing cushioned support, thereby improving riding comfort while maintaining passenger capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the seating system have different properties optimized for their specific functions: the support structure provides rigid structural support, the seating assembly provides cushioned comfort, and the backrest provides ergonomic spinal support. This local quality optimization improves overall riding comfort while maintaining passenger capacity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed multi-person seat is installed, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure includes telescopic legs with adjustable lengths and a backrest assembly that can be positioned at different angles and heights. These dynamic adjustments allow the seating system to adapt to different passenger sizes and preferences while maintaining structural stability through secure locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables vertical adjustment of the seating assembly, and allows for configuration changes to accommodate different riding conditions. This multi-functionality improves adaptability while maintaining structural stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances comfort and convenience by providing better support and maintaining storage capacity, as the rider support assembly is designed to be easily removable and adjustable, addressing the discomfort and storage limitations of conventional multi-person ATV seats.
Implementation Method 1
the interface member includes a seat back and a seat bottom integrally formed with each other... the interface member is formed of a compressible material
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a saddle-type seat mounted to the frame and having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a cargo area defining a storage compartment positioned at least partially rearward of the saddle-type seat, and a rider support assembly positioned rearward of the forward portion of the saddle-type seat and vertically above at least a portion of the saddle-type seat and the storage compartment.