Dual Isolation Mechanisms for Vehicle Operator Platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional suspension systems fail to adequately isolate the operator from the motion of a vehicle chassis, leading to a bumpy ride due to uneven terrain, as they either cause significant chassis motion or do not effectively absorb motion through the legs.
Innovation Solution
A dual isolation mechanism system is implemented between the chassis and operator platform, using telescopic members and biasing members to pivotally couple and absorb motion, allowing the platform to float independently and reducing chassis motion transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a conventional suspension system is used to isolate the operator from chassis motion, then the operator experiences a bumpy ride, but the system still transmits significant motion to the operator platform
Solution Approach 1:
The isolation system is divided into multiple independent isolation mechanisms positioned at opposite borders of the operator platform. Each mechanism independently absorbs motion from the chassis, creating segmented isolation zones that collectively reduce overall motion transmission to the operator platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The isolation mechanisms serve as intermediary elements between the chassis and the operator platform. These mechanisms include biasing members and telescopic members that act as mediators to absorb and dampen chassis motion before it reaches the operator platform, thereby reducing harmful motion transmission.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If isolation mechanisms are positioned at opposite borders of the operator platform, then motion absorption is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each isolation mechanism is designed as a multi-functional unit that combines biasing members for motion absorption with telescopic members for structural support and coupling. This universal design allows each mechanism to perform multiple functions simultaneously, reducing the need for separate components and thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The operator platform is further isolated from chassis motion, providing a smoother ride and reducing the need for stronger suspension systems, as the isolation mechanisms absorb and dissipate kinetic energy, improving comfort and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
a first isolation mechanism and a second isolation mechanism operably connected between the chassis and the operator platform... Each isolation mechanism at least partially absorbs motion from the chassis
Implementation Method 2
a dual isolation mechanism system is implemented between the chassis and operator platform, using telescopic members and biasing members to pivotally couple and absorb motion
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AI summary
A vehicle for terrain travel includes a chassis, an operator platform including space for footing, a first isolation mechanism and a second isolation mechanism operably connected between the chassis and the operator platform. The isolation mechanisms are to be placed either below, above or level with the operator platform and at substantially opposite edges of the operator platform. Each isolation mechanism at least partially absorbs motion from the chassis. The isolation mechanisms may be made up of telescopic members, a biasing member or a dampening device. One of the isolation mechanisms may provide pivotal coupling of the operator platform to the chassis and at least partially absorb motion from the chassis.