Exhaust Treatment Unit Bracket With Dual-Use Attachment Portion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exhaust treatment units for work vehicles are complex in structure due to separate provisions for hoisting hooks and accessory component attachment, leading to increased manufacturing costs and operational complications.
Innovation Solution
An exhaust treatment unit with a bracket system that includes attachment portions for both hoisting hooks and detachable components, positioned to minimize interference with connection pipes and facilitate easy attachment and detachment, using a combination of hole sizes for efficient hook and component fitting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate structures are provided for hoisting hooks and accessory component attachment, then the exhaust treatment unit can perform both functions, but the structure becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment portion is designed to serve dual purposes: it functions as a hoisting hook attachment point and as a mounting structure for accessory components. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate structures, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining functional versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the hoisting function and accessory component attachment function into a single integrated attachment portion structure. By merging these two previously separate functions into one structure, the overall structural complexity is reduced while preserving both functionalities
2Reliability
If the exhaust treatment unit is made heavy-duty for durability, then reliability improves, but it requires hoisting equipment for replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment portion is pre-designed with integrated hoisting capabilities and accessory mounting features. This preliminary design ensures that when the exhaust treatment unit needs to be replaced, the hoisting operation can be performed efficiently without requiring additional attachment modifications, thereby maintaining both durability and replacement ease
3Adaptability or versatility
If accessory components are attached to the exhaust treatment unit, then functionality is enhanced, but attachment structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment portion is designed as a universal mounting structure that can accommodate both hoisting operations and accessory component attachment. This single structure performs multiple functions, enhancing functional capability without increasing attachment structure complexity
Data Source
AI summary
An exhaust treatment unit includes an exhaust treatment device that treats exhaust gas from an engine of a work vehicle, a bracket including an attachment portion attachable to a hoisting hook, and a detachable component. The bracket supports the exhaust treatment device. The detachable component is attachable to and detachable from the attachment portion. When the unit is attached, the hoisting hook is attached to the attachment portion, the unit is hoisted using a hoisting tool including the hoisting hook, moved to an attachment position and installed in the work vehicle. The hoisting hook is then detached from the attachment portion and the detachable component is attached to the unit using the attachment portion. When the unit is detached, the detachable component is detached from the attachment portion, the hoisting hook is attached to the attachment portion, and the unit is hoisted and detached using the hoisting tool.