Universal Hitch Frame Connector for Multi-Vehicle Advertising
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing advertising devices for vehicles are limited to attachment only on the hood of cars and lack the ability to attach to the back bed of trucks or pull bumper of vehicles and motorcycles, restricting their advertising capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A modular advertising system comprising a rectangular frame with U-shaped arms and attachable/detachable arms that can be securely fastened to various vehicle types, including trucks and motorcycles, using a combination of Velcro, screws, and adjustable components for versatile attachment and aerodynamic design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If advertising devices are designed to attach only to the hood of cars, then the attachment structure is simple, but the versatility and adaptability to different vehicle types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal attachment system with multiple attachment points distributed across the frame structure, allowing the same device to be mounted on hoods, truck beds, bumpers, and motorcycles. The frame includes front, rear, side, and corner attachment points that can accommodate various vehicle geometries and mounting requirements, making a single device design suitable for multiple vehicle types.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is divided into separate, modular attachment points rather than a single integrated mounting mechanism. Each attachment point can be independently selected and configured based on the specific vehicle type, allowing the device to be segmented and reconfigured for different mounting locations without requiring a completely different device design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the advertising device is made rigid and fixed, then the structural strength is high, but the ability to adjust to different vehicle sizes and shapes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable and removable components within the frame structure, including adjustable arms and reconfigurable mounting points that can be positioned at different locations. This dynamic configuration capability allows the rigid frame to adapt to various vehicle sizes and shapes while maintaining overall structural integrity through the rigid frame backbone.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable components are nested within the rigid frame structure, allowing the flexible, reconfigurable elements to be housed within the stable, rigid outer framework. This nesting approach enables the device to combine the adaptability of adjustable components with the structural strength of the rigid frame.
3Ease of operation
If the advertising device is designed for easy attachment and detachment, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability and security of attachment may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system uses separate, modular attachment points that can be independently secured. Each attachment point can be quickly connected or disconnected without affecting the entire structure, enabling easy operation while maintaining secure attachment at each individual point through dedicated fastening mechanisms.
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AI summary
An advertising wing hitch frame connector is described. Embodiments of the connector include a first attach and detachable arm and a second attach and detachable arm each adapted to couple to an object. In one instance, the object may be a frame including a plurality of adjustable legs. In another instance, the object may be a modified trailer hitch.