Vehicle Container Support Base Anti-Pivot Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing container receiving apparatus for vehicle interiors experiences issues with containers tilting obliquely, leading to displacement of the container bottom on the support base, which can result in unintended pivoting and subsequent spilling of liquids due to insecure support.
Innovation Solution
A blocking mechanism is integrated into the pivoting kinematics to secure the support base in its functional position, preventing unintentional pivoting by creating a latching or frictional lock, ensuring the container remains stable and preventing unwanted movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the support base is designed to pivot freely on the supporting frame, then the container can be easily inserted and removed, but the support base may unintentionally pivot due to oblique container positioning, leading to container displacement and liquid spillage
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking means is designed to preemptively prevent unintended pivoting of the support base by creating a mechanical interlock (latching cam and blocking section) that activates before displacement can occur. This preliminary anti-action counteracts the potential harmful effect of oblique container positioning by securing the support base in its functional position, thereby maintaining both ease of operation and reliability
2Reliability
If a blocking mechanism is added to prevent unintended pivoting of the support base, then the stability and reliability of container support is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking means is merged with the existing pivoting kinematics components. The latching cam is integrated into the movement guide, and the blocking section is incorporated into the support base structure itself. This merging approach allows the blocking function to be achieved without adding separate, independent mechanisms, thereby improving reliability while minimizing the increase in device complexity
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 effectively secures the support base in its functional position, preventing oblique positioning and sliding of containers, thereby minimizing the risk of liquid spillage and ensuring stable support for containers.
Implementation Method 1
In the case of a blocking means which is active so as to limit force, an increased frictional connection is preferably provided at a defined point in the region of the pivoting kinematics, in order to prevent the undesired movements of the support base in its supporting functional position.
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AI summary
Container receiving apparatus for a vehicle interior having an upper supporting frame and a lower support base, the supporting frame being mounted in a receiving housing such that it can be moved linearly between a retracted rest position and an extended receiving position. The support base is mounted for movement between a supporting functional position and a rest position. A blocking device is provided and is active so as to limit movement or force in such a way that the support base is secured in its functional position against unintentional upward pivoting.