Auxiliary Brake Platform with Stabilization Flanges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dual braking systems for vehicles require drilling and bolting to secure the auxiliary brake pedal, making it difficult to move between vehicles and causing damage and economic loss, as well as being time-consuming and dangerous in emergency situations.
Innovation Solution
A platform with a raised wall and stabilization flanges that supports the auxiliary brake pedal without drilling or deformation, using an extension plate for increased stabilization and compatibility with various vehicle models, allowing for easy installation and removal without damaging the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the auxiliary braking pedal is secured to the vehicle by drilling the dashboard or floorboard, then the auxiliary brake can be firmly mounted and operated, but the vehicle is damaged and cannot be easily moved between vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary braking system is divided into separate components: a pedal assembly and a mounting platform with stabilization flanges. This segmentation allows the system to be installed without permanent modifications to the vehicle, enabling easy removal and relocation between vehicles while maintaining operational reliability during use.
Solution Approach 2:
A mounting platform with stabilization flanges is introduced as an intermediary between the auxiliary brake and the vehicle floorboard. This intermediary component provides stable mounting through friction and geometric engagement without requiring drilling or permanent attachment, thus preserving vehicle integrity while ensuring reliable operation.
2Reliability
If the auxiliary braking pedal is mounted by drilling and bolting, then secure mounting is achieved, but economic loss occurs from labor and time and diminished vehicle value
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the mounting system into a removable platform with stabilization flanges rather than permanent drilling, the invention eliminates labor costs for drilling and hole repair, and preserves vehicle resale value, thus reducing economic loss while maintaining mounting security during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention converts the potential harm of permanent drilling into benefit by using a friction-based stabilization system. The stabilization flanges engage with the floorboard surface to provide secure mounting without causing damage, turning what would be a harmful modification into a reversible, damage-free installation.
3Reliability
If drilling is used to secure the auxiliary brake, then the brake can be firmly attached, but time is consumed and damage is caused
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting platform with stabilization flanges segments the attachment mechanism, allowing for tool-free or minimal-tool installation and removal. This eliminates the time-consuming drilling and hole-filling processes while maintaining firm attachment during operation through the stabilization flanges' geometric engagement with the floorboard.
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AI summary
A platform for use with a temporary or auxiliary brake in a vehicle. An upper portion of the platform has a raised wall and stabilization flanges. The temporary or auxiliary brake is mounted on the raised wall. The raised wall is spaced from a floorboard of the vehicle. The stabilization flanges engage the floorboard to stabilize the upper portion. An extension plate, joined with a specialized and flexible weld, extends from the upper portion to provide increased stabilization of the platform and maintain the platform and the temporary or auxiliary brake in position on the floorboard of the vehicle, allowing the platform to fit virtually any year, make, or model of vehicle. The use of the platform and the temporary or auxiliary brake does not require drilling or deformation of the vehicle.