Modular Guard Mounting Assembly for Construction Vehicle Counterweights
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in mounting a guard assembly to different counterweight designs on construction vehicles is due to the lack of a standardized mounting system, making the process complex and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A modular mounting assembly with a first and second mounting structure, featuring side plates and angularly disposed mounting plates, allows for the remountable coupling of the guard assembly to various counterweight structures, accommodating different designs and profiles through a flexible and robust mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a guard assembly is mounted to different counterweight designs using conventional methods, then the guard assembly can be attached to various counterweight designs, but the mounting process becomes complex and time-consuming due to lack of standardization
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple counterweight designs through a standardized mounting plate system. The first mounting structure with side plates and hollow cavity serves as a universal base that can be adapted to different counterweight configurations, eliminating the need for custom mounting solutions for each counterweight design.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is divided into separate modular components including a first mounting structure, a second mounting structure, and a guard assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed and configured, with the mounting structures serving as interchangeable interfaces between the guard assembly and various counterweight designs, simplifying the overall mounting process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a guard assembly is mounted to different counterweight designs using conventional methods, then the guard assembly can be attached to various counterweight designs, but the mounting process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structures are pre-configured with standardized mounting plates, side plates, and hollow cavities that are designed in advance to fit multiple counterweight designs. This preliminary preparation of standardized interfaces eliminates the need for custom fabrication or complex adaptation during the mounting process, significantly improving installation efficiency.
3Productivity
If a standardized mounting assembly is used to accommodate various counterweight designs, then the mounting process becomes efficient and standardized, but the mounting assembly structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly employs a nested structure where the second mounting structure with angularly disposed mounting plates is positioned within or alongside the first mounting structure with side plates and hollow cavity. This nesting arrangement allows multiple mounting functions to be integrated into a compact configuration, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining versatility.
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AI summary
A construction vehicle includes a vehicle body defining a first end and a second end. A construction vehicle also includes a guard assembly disposed proximate to the second end of the vehicle body. A construction vehicle includes a mounting assembly removably coupling the guard assembly with the vehicle body. Further, the mounting assembly includes a first mounting structure including a plurality of side plates defining a cavity and a first mounting plate coupled with the plurality of side plates. The mounting assembly also includes a second mounting structure removably coupled with the first mounting structure, the second mounting structure including a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate angularly disposed relative to the second mounting plate. Moreover, the guard assembly is in alignment with the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate for coupling the guard assembly with the mounting assembly.