Front Grille Mount Assembly With Adjustable Hooks and Cushioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a universal mount assembly that can be removably attached to various types of vehicle front grilles without causing permanent damage or affecting the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle. The mount assembly must securely attach devices to the vehicle while allowing for easy installation, removal, and adjustment to accommodate different grille sizes and shapes.

Innovation Solution

A universal front vehicle mount assembly comprising a plate with a cushioned pad and a plurality of openings for receiving threaded fasteners. Hook members are threadedly attached to the fasteners, allowing the assembly to be securely attached to the vehicle grille without obstructing air passages or altering the grille's appearance. The assembly includes a ball and post system for attaching devices, allowing for adjustability and easy removal of devices without removing the entire mount assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a universal mount assembly is designed to fit various grille sizes and shapes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various grille sizes and shapesVSAvoidcomplexity of mount assembly design

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mount assembly is designed with a universal plate featuring multiple openings and adjustable hook members that can accommodate various grille sizes and shapes. The plate serves multiple functions: providing mounting points, distributing load, and adapting to different grille configurations through the adjustable hook members and multiple opening positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The hook members are designed to be adjustable in position and orientation, allowing the mount assembly to dynamically adapt to different grille configurations. The cushioned pad can deform slightly to accommodate variations in grille surface, providing flexibility in the mounting process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If the mount assembly is designed to be securely attached to the grille, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of attachment to grilleVSAvoidease of installation and removal

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mount assembly is divided into separable components: the plate, hook members, cushioned pad, and device attachment mechanism. This segmentation allows the assembly to be easily installed and removed as a complete unit while maintaining secure attachment when mounted. The device itself can also be detached from the plate without removing the entire mount assembly from the grille.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hook members are pre-configured with threading and the cushioned pad is pre-attached to the plate, allowing for quick installation. The multiple openings are pre-positioned to accommodate various grille patterns, reducing the need for modifications during installation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If the cushioned pad is designed to deform slightly to maintain position, then reliability is improved, but object-affected harmful factors worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition stability of mount assemblyVSAvoidpotential damage to grille from deformation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A cushioned pad is attached to the plate to provide protection against damage to the grille during installation and use. The pad absorbs minor deformations and prevents direct contact between the rigid plate and the grille surface, eliminating scratches and damage while maintaining position stability through controlled slight deformation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple openings are provided in the plate for threaded fasteners, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in mounting positionsVSAvoidprecision of opening positions and sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The plate features multiple openings with varying positions, sizes, and configurations tailored to specific mounting needs. Each opening is optimized for its local function: some are positioned for specific grille patterns, others for different device weights or positions. This local customization provides adaptability while allowing standard manufacturing tolerances for each individual opening.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12202411B2Front vehicle mount assembly and system

Publication Date: 2025.01.21 HEATH CONSULTANTS INC

AI summary

A front vehicle mount assembly and system to mount to a vehicle grille for supporting a device. The front vehicle mount assembly including a plate having a top surface and a bottom surface and a plurality of openings extending therethrough. A cushioned pad is attached to the bottom surface of the plate. A plurality of rod-mounted claw hooks comprising a threaded fastener with a head and a hook member having a threaded bore engaging the threaded fastener extend through the plate openings. The hook members engage a back surface of the vehicle grille and the cushioned pad engages a front grille surface when the threaded fasteners are tightened. A ball mounted on a post is connected to the top surface of the plate and provides a mechanical means for mounting the device to the assembly.