Elastic Vehicle Mounting Bracket for Compact Secure Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle-mounted apparatus brackets, such as those for cameras, are often bulky and require additional space, complicating cabin layout due to the need for rear-view mirrors and other equipment.
Innovation Solution
A bracket design featuring elastically deformable portions that allow the apparatus to be securely held without additional structures, using engaging and supporting elements to facilitate movement into a holding position and prevent slippage, with a compact design that minimizes protrusions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional bracket structure with locking portion and plate spring is used, then the apparatus can be securely held, but the bracket occupies large area and complicates cabin layout
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the locking portion and plate spring into an integrated structure where the elastic deformable portion serves both as the locking mechanism and the mounting structure. The engaging portion is formed directly on the elastically deformable portion, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing overall bracket area while maintaining secure holding capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an elastically deformable portion that functions as a flexible mounting structure. This elastic component can deform to accommodate the apparatus and then return to its original shape to secure the apparatus, providing both compact form factor and reliable holding without requiring large rigid structures.
2Reliability
If additional structures like locking portions and plate springs are added, then the apparatus can be securely mounted, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single elastically deformable portion that serves as both the mounting structure and the locking mechanism. The engaging portion is integrated into this elastic component rather than being a separate element, significantly simplifying the overall device structure while maintaining secure mounting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastically deformable portion automatically performs both mounting and locking functions through its inherent elastic properties. When the apparatus is inserted, the elastic portion deforms to accommodate it and then returns to its original shape to secure the apparatus, eliminating the need for separate manual locking mechanisms and reducing structural complexity.
3Area of stationary object
If the bracket is made compact, then cabin layout freedom is improved, but the holding capability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an elastically deformable portion that acts as a flexible mounting structure. This elastic component can deform to accommodate the apparatus during installation and then return to its original shape to provide secure holding. The flexibility of this thin-walled elastic structure allows it to maintain strong holding capability while occupying minimal space, thus achieving both compact form factor and reliable holding capability.
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 bracket securely holds the apparatus without additional structures, allowing for a compact and simplified layout, reducing space requirements and enhancing freedom in vehicle interior design.
Implementation Method 1
the bracket allows moving operation of the vehicle-mounted apparatus to a holding completion position in the receiving part by deformation of the elastically deformable portion due to contact of the engaged portion with the engaging portion
Implementation Method 2
elastic return of the elastically deformable portion brings the vehicle-mounted apparatus in the holding completion position into contact with the positioning wall portion and prevents the vehicle-mounted apparatus from slipping out of the receiving part
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AI summary
To simplify and downsize a bracket for a vehicle-mounted apparatus in an appropriate and reasonable manner, a receiving part of the vehicle-mounted apparatus includes a positioning wall portion for a front portion or a rear portion of the vehicle-mounted apparatus and an elastically deformable portion having a strip shape extending along a front-rear direction from a base located to face the positioning wall portion. The elastically deformable portion is provided with an engaging portion for an engaged portion formed on a side portion of the vehicle-mounted apparatus. The bracket allows moving operation of the vehicle-mounted apparatus to a holding completion position in the receiving part by deformation of the elastically deformable portion due to contact of the engaged portion with the engaging portion, and elastic return of the elastically deformable portion brings the vehicle-mounted apparatus in the holding completion position into contact with the positioning wall portion and prevents the vehicle-mounted apparatus from slipping out of the receiving part.