Dual Vehicle Armrest Layout With Seat-Strap Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle armrest devices do not provide comprehensive support for both the driver's left and right arms, particularly when seated in a vehicle, and often require multiple separate components that are not integrated or adjustable.
Innovation Solution
A support strap positioned around the vehicle seat backrest with integrated first and second armrests, one on the center console and one on the driver's side door, allowing for adjustable and comfortable support of both arms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate armrest components are used for left and right arm support, then comprehensive arm support is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple armrest components (first armrest for right arm, second armrest for left arm, and support strap) into a single integrated device that can be positioned simultaneously on both the center console and driver's side door armrest, providing comprehensive support while reducing the number of separate components needed
Solution Approach 2:
The support strap serves multiple functions: it connects both armrests together, provides adjustable positioning on different surfaces, and enables the device to adapt to various vehicle configurations and driver preferences, thereby achieving comprehensive arm support with a unified multi-functional structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed armrest positions are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different driving positions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The armrests are designed with dynamic positioning capabilities through the support strap, allowing them to be adjusted to different heights and positions on the center console and door armrest, enabling adaptation to various driving positions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
3Device complexity
If integrated armrest device is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different vehicle configurations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated device achieves universality through the support strap, which can be positioned and secured on different vehicle surfaces (center console, door armrest, seat backrest), allowing the same integrated structure to adapt to various vehicle configurations and driving positions without requiring multiple specialized components
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle armrest device for supporting a driver's arms while the driver is driving a vehicle includes a support strap that is positionable around a backrest of a seat in a vehicle. A first armrest is attached to the support strap thereby enabling the first armrest to be positioned upon a center console of the vehicle to support a driver's right arm when the driver is seated in the seat. A second armrest is attached to the support strap thereby enabling the second armrest to be positioned between the seat and a driver's side door of the vehicle to support the driver's left arm when the driver is seated in the seat.