Electronic Control Module Lever Mounting for Vehicle Body
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of multiple electronic control modules in motor vehicles is time-consuming and costly due to the need for numerous fasteners, which also increases vehicle weight.
Innovation Solution
An electronic control module with a casing featuring integral leverage and fastening tabs that act as a lever, combined with locking pins, allowing for secure mounting with a single fastening joint, reducing the number of required fasteners and installation time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple screws or bolts are used to attach electronic control modules to the vehicle, then the control modules can be securely mounted, but the installation time increases and the number of fasteners increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated clamp assembly that secures the control module to the vehicle. The clamp assembly integrates the lever arm, fastening tab, and locking mechanism into one unified structure that replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate fasteners, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a dynamic fastening system where the lever arm can be moved between engaged and disengaged positions. The spring-loaded fastening tab automatically engages with the mounting surface when the lever is actuated, providing quick and secure attachment without requiring manual manipulation of multiple fasteners, thus reducing installation time while ensuring reliable mounting.
2Reliability
If multiple screws or bolts are used to attach electronic control modules to the vehicle, then the control modules can be securely mounted, but the raw material costs and vehicle weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated clamp assembly that secures the control module to the vehicle. The clamp assembly integrates the lever arm, fastening tab, and locking mechanism into one unified structure that replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate fasteners, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: the lever arm provides mechanical advantage for engagement, the fastening tab secures the module to the mounting surface, and the locking pins prevent detachment. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate fasteners, reducing overall weight while maintaining secure mounting capability.
3Reliability
If multiple screws or bolts are used to attach electronic control modules to the vehicle, then the control modules can be securely mounted, but the number of fasteners increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated clamp assembly that secures the control module to the vehicle. The clamp assembly integrates the lever arm, fastening tab, and locking mechanism into one unified structure that replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate fasteners, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: the lever arm provides mechanical advantage for engagement, the fastening tab secures the module to the mounting surface, and the locking pins prevent detachment. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate fasteners, reducing overall weight while maintaining secure mounting capability.
4Loss of time
If a single fastening joint is used to mount the electronic control module, then the installation time is reduced and the number of fasteners is minimized, but the secure mounting capability must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic fastening system where the lever arm can be moved between engaged and disengaged positions. The spring-loaded fastening tab automatically engages with the mounting surface when the lever is actuated, providing quick and secure attachment without requiring manual manipulation of multiple fasteners, thus reducing installation time while ensuring reliable mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening tab includes a spring-loaded mechanism that automatically engages with the mounting surface when the lever is actuated. The spring force ensures automatic and consistent engagement without requiring precise manual alignment or adjustment, enabling rapid installation while maintaining secure mounting capability through self-actuating engagement.
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
This solution significantly reduces installation time, lowers material costs, and minimizes vehicle weight by enabling secure mounting with fewer fasteners, while maintaining reliability and stability.
Implementation Method 1
locking pins that may eliminate any movement of the electronic control module relative to the adaptive vehicle mount or car body
Implementation Method 2
The casing may also include an integral fastening tab, and may act as a lever such that the leverage tab and fastener tab withstand forces which counterbalances the force exerted on the casing
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic control module mounted to an adaptive vehicle mount or directly onto a car body. The control module includes a casing which may have at least one leverage tab integral with the casing. The casing also includes an integral fastening tab, and may act as a lever such that the leverage tab and fastener tab withstand forces which counterbalances the force exerted on the casing when the casing is mounted to an adaptive vehicle mount or directly onto the car body.