Charging Harness Mounting Structure for Accessible Frame Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Charging harnesses on ATVs, dirt bikes, UTVs, and similar off-road vehicles are typically concealed and not conveniently accessible, leading to difficulties in routine charging and safety concerns due to potential damage from hot surfaces and unintended contact with vehicle components.
Innovation Solution
A charging harness mounting device that secures the charging harness to the frame of a vehicle using a mounting structure with forks or a clamp, preventing movement and damage, and allowing easy access in a constant location.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the charging harness is concealed and not securely anchored, then the vehicle's aesthetic appeal is maintained, but the harness becomes inaccessible and vulnerable to damage from hot surfaces and unintended contact
Solution Approach 1:
A mounting device acts as an intermediary component between the charging harness and the vehicle frame. This mediator provides both secure anchoring through frame attachment and controlled positioning that ensures accessibility while protecting the harness from harmful contacts with hot surfaces or vehicle components
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is pre-installed on the vehicle frame at a strategically selected location that optimizes both accessibility and protection. By performing the mounting action in advance, the harness is positioned before use in a location that prevents contact with hot surfaces while maintaining easy access for charging operations
2Ease of operation
If the charging harness is unrestrained and free-moving, then accessibility is improved, but the harness may contact hot surfaces causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device provides localized protection by positioning the harness at a specific location on the vehicle frame that is远离 from hot surfaces. The device creates a localized safe zone where the harness is secured away from thermal hazards while remaining accessible to the operator
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure serves as a mediator that separates the charging harness from hot surfaces. This intermediary component provides both mechanical support and thermal isolation, allowing the harness to be accessible while preventing contact with harmful thermal environments
3Ease of operation
If the charging harness is unrestrained, then accessibility is improved, but the harness may contact painted surfaces causing cosmetic damage
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device acts as an intermediary that prevents direct contact between the charging harness and the vehicle's painted surfaces. By securing the harness to the frame through this mediator, the harness can move freely enough for accessibility without risking cosmetic damage to the vehicle finish
4Reliability
If a mounting device is added to secure the charging harness, then safety and accessibility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it secures the charging harness to the frame, positions it for accessibility, protects it from hot surfaces, and prevents contact with painted surfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving comprehensive protection and accessibility
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AI summary
A charging harness mounting device is provided. The device is comprised of a mounting structure that receives a charging harness. The structure can then be secured to or around the frame of an ATV, dirt bike, UTV, etc., in order to secure the charging harness in a constant location and position.