Quick-Connection Lifter Bracket Anchoring Suspension Bracket

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lifter devices for vehicles struggle with ease of assembly and compatibility with various suspension configurations, often requiring complex connections to the suspension bolt, which can lead to detachment under stress or impact, causing damage.

Innovation Solution

A lifter device designed to anchor to the front plate of the suspension bracket, utilizing external and internal supporting elements that align with existing openings on the suspension bracket, allowing for quick and secure connection without needing to couple to the suspension bolt, with optional regulating elements to prevent movement and stress-induced uncoupling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the lifter device is connected to the suspension bolt (head, nut or bushings), then the connection can be made to existing suspension components, but the assembly becomes too complex for some configurations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with suspension configurationsVSAvoidconnection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lifter device is divided into separate components: a lifter bracket that connects to the suspension bracket through openings, and a separate coupling mechanism. This segmentation allows the device to adapt to different suspension configurations without requiring complex integration with suspension bolts, nuts or bushings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces a suspension bracket with openings as an intermediary connection point between the lifter device and the vehicle suspension system. This intermediary structure provides a standardized interface that simplifies connection while maintaining compatibility with various suspension configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the lifter device uses a simple connection method, then the assembly is easy and quick, but the connection may detach under stress or impact

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system uses multiple dimensions of support: external supporting elements that rest on the outer surface of the suspension bracket front plate, and internal supporting elements that rest on the inner surface. This multi-dimensional approach provides both ease of assembly and high reliability under stress and impact.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention combines multiple supporting functions into a single integrated connection system. The external supporting elements, internal supporting elements, and anchoring elements work together as a unified structure that provides both simple assembly and reliable stress resistance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Productivity

If the lifter device is designed for quick connection without handling suspension elements, then the assembly speed increases, but the connection rigidity may be insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly speedVSAvoidconnection rigidity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The suspension bracket is pre-designed with openings in its front plate that align with openings in the lifter bracket. This preliminary preparation allows for rapid connection without the need to handle or modify suspension elements, while the precise alignment ensures rigid, stable connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The lifter bracket opening pattern is designed to copy or match the opening pattern of the suspension bracket front plate. This copying approach enables quick alignment and connection while maintaining the structural rigidity needed for reliable operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

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

Enables rapid, secure, and reliable attachment to the suspension bracket, maintaining stability under operational stresses and external impacts, while accommodating different suspension configurations through versatile installation methods and adjustable components.

Implementation Method 1

inject pressurised air into the air spring (4), which, in turn, moves the suspension arm (104) upwards, resulting in the axle (105) being lifted

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPneumatic pressure: Pressure Increase

Data Source

PatentEP2796340B1Quick-connection lifter device
Publication Date: 2018.07.11 ACCESORIOS Y ELEVADORES VALENCIA
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AI summary

The invention relates to a lifter device (1) with quick connection to a suspension bracket (100) of a vehicle, which includes a lifter bracket (2), the bottom end of which (2b) can be connected to an air spring (4), characterised in that the top end (2a) of the lifter bracket (2) includes: at least one external supporting element (5) capable of resting on an outer surface (100a) of a front plate of the suspension bracket (100); at least one opening (5a) for the installation, in combination with a corresponding opening (100b) of the front plate of the suspension bracket (100), of an anchoring element (12); and at least one internal supporting element (6) which is capable of being inserted in a hollow inner area of the suspension bracket (100) and of resting on the vertical inner surface of said front plate.