Grab Bar Post Mount That Preserves Off-Road Bar Function
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for off-road vehicles fail to securely attach devices to grab bars without interfering with the grab bar's functionality, lacking a suitable mechanism to couple devices without obstructing the bar's use.
Innovation Solution
A grab bar mount comprising an upper and lower member with channeled recesses matching the size and shape of the grab bar post, allowing for secure coupling around the post with bolts that increase friction and prevent movement, while accommodating accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mount is attached to a grab bar, then device mounting capability is improved, but grab bar functionality is interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is divided into two separate members: an upper member that attaches to the top of the grab bar post and a lower member that attaches to the bottom. This segmentation allows the mount to secure devices without blocking the horizontal grab bar function, as the attachment points are at the ends of the post rather than along the bar itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount transitions from a two-dimensional attachment (clamping around the bar) to a three-dimensional solution by utilizing the vertical space along the grab bar post. By attaching to the top and bottom of the post in different vertical planes, the mount provides device mounting capability without interfering with the horizontal grab bar function.
2Reliability
If a mount is designed to fit around the grab bar post, then mounting stability is improved, but the design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The upper and lower members are designed with universal features that can accommodate different grab bar post diameters and shapes. The members include adjustment mechanisms and adaptable clamping surfaces that can fit various post configurations, providing mounting stability across different vehicle types without requiring complex custom-designed components for each scenario.
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 solution provides a stable and non-obstructive attachment of devices to off-road vehicles' grab bars, ensuring secure mounting without interfering with the grab bar's functionality and allowing for easy accessory integration.
Implementation Method 1
releasably coupling the upper member to the lower member around the grab bar post with the grab bar post extending through the first and second channeled recesses; and inhibiting movement of the grab bar mount with respect to the grab bar post in response to coupling the upper member to the lower member around the grab bar post
Data Source
AI summary
A grab bar mount is provided. The grab bar mount includes an upper member having a first channeled recess and a lower member having a second channeled recess. The first channeled recess has a size and shape corresponding to a size and shape of an upper portion of a grab bar post of an off road vehicle. The second channeled recess has a size and shape corresponding to a size and shape of a lower portion of the grab bar post of the off road vehicle. The upper member and the lower member are releasably coupled together around the grab bar post with the grab bar post extending through the first and second channeled recesses. The grab bar mount geometry of the channeled recesses operate to engage the outer surfaces of the grab bar post and inhibits movement of the grab bar mount with respect to the grab bar post.