Vehicle Boot Mounting Bracket with Retaining Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of external audio amplifiers in vehicle trunks compromises the visual appearance and storage volume due to heat ventilation requirements, which necessitates excessive spacing from the side trim, reducing the usable trunk space.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket with retaining arms that maintain the side trim at a predetermined distance from the amplifier, ensuring adequate ventilation while optimizing storage volume by preventing oversized spacing between the trim and the side wall.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of stationary object
If the amplifier is installed close to the side trim panel, then the storage volume is maximized, but the heat ventilation is insufficient causing overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a heat shield as an intermediary component positioned between the amplifier and the side trim panel. This heat shield acts as a thermal barrier that protects the trim panel from excessive heat while allowing the amplifier to be positioned closer to the trim, thereby maximizing storage volume without compromising heat ventilation effectiveness
2Temperature
If the side trim is set back far from the amplifier for ventilation, then heat dissipation is improved, but the usable storage volume is significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The heat shield serves as a mediator that enables the amplifier to be positioned closer to the side trim panel while still providing adequate thermal protection. This eliminates the need to setback the trim panel far from the amplifier, thereby preserving maximum usable storage volume in the trunk
3Reliability
If the spacing between side trim and amplifier is oversized to prevent damage, then the trim protection is improved, but the storage capacity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The heat shield acts as a protective intermediary between the amplifier and the side trim panel, absorbing and blocking heat before it reaches the trim. This allows the trim to be positioned closer to the amplifier without risk of heat damage, thereby maximizing storage capacity while maintaining trim protection
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AI summary
The invention relates to a fastening support for an electronic unit (10) to be mounted in the lateral part of a boot of a motor vehicle, between a lateral flank (4) of the structure of the body of said vehicle and a lateral trim lining (9) which covers same, said support comprising a plate (21) with an external face for receiving the unit (10), fastening means (26) making it possible to affix the unit (10) to said plate (21), and securing means making it possible to affix said support to the lateral flank (4); characterised in that it additionally comprises a plurality of retaining arms (30, 31, 32) which project transversely from said external face of the plate (21) and have curved free ends provided to rest against the inner face of said lateral trim lining (9).