Work Machine Display Bracket for Tool-Free Position Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display systems for work machines are cumbersome and time-consuming to adjust, requiring additional tools and not easily customizable to operator preferences regarding location and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A bracket system for removably coupling a display device with a work machine, featuring a first member with a longitudinal axis and a second member orthogonal to it, along with coupling elements and projections that allow for adjustable positioning and secure mounting using a mounting plate and backer plate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional display systems are used with fixed mounting positions, then the display system is stable and secure, but it is cumbersome and time-consuming to adjust to different operator preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a bracket with multiple mounting positions, a mounting plate with corresponding holes, and a backer plate. This segmentation allows the display device to be quickly repositioned by simply moving the mounting plate to different holes rather than completely disassembling and reassembling the entire mounting system, reducing adjustment time while maintaining secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a fixed, static configuration to a dynamic, adjustable configuration. The bracket provides multiple predetermined positions along vertical and horizontal axes, enabling the display to be dynamically repositioned according to different operator preferences without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms or tools.
2Ease of operation
If conventional display systems require additional tools for adjustment, then the mounting is secure and precise, but the ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed to be self-servicing, allowing operators to adjust the display position without requiring additional tools. The bracket and mounting plate are configured with aligned holes that can be directly engaged using the existing mounting hardware, enabling tool-free repositioning while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket and plate are designed as universal components that serve multiple functions: providing secure mounting at multiple positions, enabling tool-free adjustment, and accommodating different operator preferences. The same components handle both the securing function and the positioning function, eliminating the need for specialized adjustment tools.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display system is made customizable to different operators, then operator comfort is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of making the entire mounting system complex and adjustable in all directions, the invention applies local quality by providing multiple predetermined mounting positions only at the locations where operator preferences typically differ (vertical height and horizontal lateral positions). This localized approach to customization provides adaptability without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms throughout the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is pre-configured with multiple mounting holes at predetermined positions that anticipate typical operator preference variations. This preliminary arrangement of mounting options allows operators to quickly select their preferred position without needing to perform complex adjustments or modifications during the customization process.
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AI summary
A bracket for removably coupling a display device with a work machine includes a first member defining a first portion and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion along a longitudinal axis. The bracket also includes a second member coupled to the first member at the second portion thereof. The second member is substantially orthogonal to the first member. The second member defines a third portion and a fourth portion that are spaced apart from each other along a vertical axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The bracket further includes at least one coupling element extending from and coupled to the second member at the third portion thereof. The bracket includes at least one projection coupled to the second member at the fourth portion thereof.