Clip Locking Device for Guide Rail Cargo Beds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current clip locking devices for pickup truck cargo beds are not suitable for beds with guide rails, as they fail to securely attach due to the presence of sliding grooves on the guide rails.
Innovation Solution
A clip locking device comprising a first clip body with a protruding piece that slides into the guide rail's groove, a fastener to secure it tightly, and a second clip body with a vertical sheet to connect with the locking tongue, allowing adjustable mounting and enhanced fixation using screws, silicone suckers, and additional features like a rack and toothed block for stability and an extension sheet for length adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional clips are used to secure the cover to the cargo bed, then the clips are simple in structure and easy to install, but they cannot securely attach to cargo beds with guide rails due to the sliding grooves
Solution Approach 1:
The clip is divided into two separate bodies: a first clip body that interfaces with the guide rail and a second clip body that interfaces with the locking tongue. This segmentation allows each body to be optimized for its specific function, enabling secure attachment to guide rails while maintaining the overall simplicity of the clipping mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The first clip body with its protruding piece acts as an intermediary element that bridges the gap between the traditional clip design and the guide rail structure. The protruding piece specifically engages with the sliding groove to provide secure attachment without requiring modification to the existing guide rail system
2Reliability
If the first clip body is mounted to the guide rail with a fastener, then the attachment is secure and vibration-resistant, but the assembly requires multiple components and steps
Solution Approach 1:
The second clip body is designed to be detachably mated to the first clip body, allowing the user to attach and detach the locking tongue portion without tools. The fastener only needs to be installed once to secure the first clip body to the guide rail, after which the system is self-sufficient for multiple attach/detach cycles
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the permanent mounting function (first clip body with fastener) from the detachable locking function (second clip body), the system reduces the number of components that need to be assembled and disassembled repeatedly, simplifying ongoing operation while maintaining secure attachment
3Adaptability or versatility
If the screw passes through the oblong hole of the second clip body, then the relative position between the two clip bodies can be adjusted for different sizes, but the assembly process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The oblong hole provides a dynamic adjustment mechanism that allows the relative position of the two clip bodies to be modified as needed. The elongated shape enables position variation along its length while maintaining a fixed perpendicular position, offering adaptability without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The oblong hole changes the positional parameter between the two clip bodies by allowing movement along its longitudinal axis. This simple geometric feature provides continuous position adjustment capability within the bounds of the elongated hole, accommodating different cargo bed configurations
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device securely attaches to cargo beds with guide rails, providing adjustable positioning, enhanced vibration resistance, and ease of assembly/disassembly, ensuring a stable and secure fit during driving.
Implementation Method 1
The silicone sucker is mounted at the opening of the screw hole, and the silicone sucker and the screw hole are sealed together
Data Source
AI summary
This invention provides a clip locking device including a first clip body, a second clip body, and a fastener. The first clip body has a protruding piece, the first clip body sliding fits with the sliding groove on the guide rail by the protruding piece. The fastener is mounted at the first clip body for pressing the first clip body tightly against the guide rail. The second clip body is detachably connected with the first clip body, the second clip body has a vertical sheet, the vertical sheet is used for connecting with the locking tongue. By the first clip body, the protruding piece, and the fastener, mounted the first clip body to the guide rail, and the position of the first clip body on the guide rail can be adjusted by adjusting the fastener.