Vehicle Door Module Bracket Integrating Latch Handle and Net
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle door assemblies face challenges in simplifying the assembly and integration of latch, handle, and net components, leading to complex manufacturing processes and interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A single assembly bracket is used to easily and accurately attach multiple components, including a latch assembly, handle assembly, and net assembly, providing quick and secure attachment points while simplifying the manufacturing process and interface between door and latch components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate brackets and attachment mechanisms are used for latch, handle, and net components, then each component can be independently designed and manufactured, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate attachment brackets into a single integrated door module bracket that simultaneously supports the latch assembly, handle assembly, and net assembly. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the assembly process while maintaining independent design capability for each attached component.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated bracket serves multiple functions: it acts as a mounting structure for the latch assembly, supports the handle assembly, and provides attachment points for the net assembly. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate brackets for each component, reducing assembly complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate brackets and attachment mechanisms are used for latch, handle, and net components, then each component can be independently designed and manufactured, but manufacturing efficiency decreases due to multiple assembly steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple attachment functions into a single integrated bracket, reducing the number of assembly steps required. Instead of separately attaching latch, handle, and net components using multiple brackets, all components are mounted to the single door module bracket in one assembly operation, significantly improving manufacturing efficiency.
3Ease of repair
If traditional separate attachment methods are used for door components, then component replacement and repair are straightforward, but the integration and alignment of multiple components becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated bracket provides pre-configured mounting points for latch, handle, and net assemblies with precise alignment features built-in. This ensures accurate positioning and alignment of all components relative to each other, eliminating alignment difficulties while maintaining ease of replacement by allowing individual component removal from the unified bracket structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A door module for a vehicle door assembly that includes a net assembly can include an assembly bracket, a latch assembly and a handle. The assembly bracket can include a net attachment portion configured to secure at least a portion of the net assembly when the net assembly is attached to the door assembly, a handle mounting portion, and a latch mounting portion. The latch assembly can be configured to releasably engage the vehicle frame when the door closes the opening, and the latch assembly is connected to the latch mounting portion. The handle can be supported on the handle mounting portion. The handle mounting portion can pivotally support the handle relative to the assembly bracket. The handle can be coupled to the latch assembly such that the latch assembly releases engagement with the frame assembly when the handle pivots in a predetermined direction.