Vehicle Interior Swivel-Slide Mechanism for Adjustable Rotation Centers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle interior elements lack the ability to diversify their internal structure and efficiently change the center of rotation, limiting the flexibility and functionality of space utilization.
Innovation Solution
A swivel and sliding apparatus for vehicle interior elements, comprising a swivel unit and a sliding unit, which allows for rotation and sliding of interior elements like seats, monitors, or consoles, with adjustable centers of rotation through mechanisms such as bent portions, sliding latches, and swivel rotators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle interior elements are fixed in position and orientation, then structural simplicity is maintained, but space utilization flexibility and functionality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple segments: a support plate, a sliding unit with upper and lower panels, and a swivel unit. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function (sliding, rotating, supporting) independently, enabling the interior element to achieve multiple positions and orientations while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. The sliding unit enables movement along a sliding direction, the swivel unit enables rotation around a swivel axis, and these movements can be controlled and locked at different positions. This dynamic capability allows the interior element to adapt to different spatial requirements while the locking mechanisms prevent unintended movement during use
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed center of rotation is used for interior elements, then rotational movement is simple, but the ability to diversify internal structure and optimize space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel unit is nested within the sliding unit structure. The sliding unit provides the primary movement platform, while the swivel unit is integrated into this platform to provide rotational capability. This nested arrangement allows the center of rotation to be positioned at different locations depending on the sliding position, enabling versatile spatial configuration without requiring completely separate mechanisms for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding unit acts as an intermediary between the fixed support structure and the rotatable interior element. By adjusting the sliding position, the effective center of rotation for the swivel unit changes, allowing the system to achieve multiple rotation centers without complex direct mounting arrangements. This intermediary mechanism simplifies the overall structure while providing the desired versatility
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AI summary
A swivel and sliding apparatus for vehicle interior elements includes an interior element of a vehicle, a swivel unit installed in an interior space of the vehicle to rotate the interior element of the vehicle, and a sliding unit provided with one side connected to the interior element of the vehicle and a remaining side connected to the swivel unit to cause the interior element of the vehicle to slide with respect to the swivel unit. The interior element of the vehicle and the sliding unit are rotated together through the swivel unit.