Dual-Part Diesel Filter Support Device with Metal Strap
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fuel filter support devices for motor vehicles face challenges in providing precise positioning and crash resistance while maintaining cost-effectiveness and facilitating easy assembly and disassembly for after-sales service.
Innovation Solution
A dual-part support device comprising a flexible plastic housing for precise positioning and a metal strap with a toggle-type fastening system for enhanced crash resistance, allowing the fuel filter to be securely attached to the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single integrated support device is used for fuel filter mounting, then positioning precision and crash resistance can be achieved, but manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is divided into two distinct parts: a first part (mounting bracket) made of plastic material for positioning the fuel filter, and a second part (mounting strap) made of metal material for attaching to the vehicle. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while reducing overall complexity and cost compared to a single integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite construction by combining plastic material for the first part and metal material for the second part. This allows the plastic positioning part to provide precision at lower cost while the metal strap provides crash resistance, avoiding the need for a fully metal integrated structure.
2Manufacturing precision
If traditional fastening means with high deformation resistance are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but positioning precision and cost-effectiveness decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into a positioning function (first part) and a fastening function (second part). The first part made of plastic provides precise positioning of the fuel filter at lower manufacturing cost, while the second metal part handles the fastening requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the mounting device have different material properties optimized for their local function: the first part uses plastic material optimized for positioning precision and cost-effectiveness, while the second part uses metal material optimized for structural strength and crash resistance.
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 enables precise positioning of the fuel filter at a lower cost, provides significant resistance during crashes, and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly for maintenance, ensuring the integrity of the fuel system.
Implementation Method 1
comprising a tightening lever to achieve a toggle-type fastening
Data Source
Figure 1~2
Figure 3~4
AI summary
Support device (1) for a fuel filter of a motor vehicle, comprising a first part (10) forming a housing for receiving a fuel filter and comprising means for positioning a fuel filter, characterized in that it comprises a second part (20) made of metal comprising a connecting element allowing the support device (1) to be fixed on a motor vehicle.