Vehicle Mirror Mounting Arm Assembly with Reinforcement Bridge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mirror mounting assemblies for vehicles are prone to theft due to easy detachment and suffer from amplified vibrations caused by the mounting arms, which compromise stability and security.
Innovation Solution
A mirror mounting assembly that includes a mounting bracket with a mirror pivot mechanism, a support bracket, and a reinforcement bracket, configured to securely attach to both structural portions of the vehicle, providing enhanced stability and theft resistance through a combination of fasteners and a reinforcement bridge that connects to the vehicle's structural elements, conforming to the shape of the fender for secure engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a simple clamp-based mounting system is used, then the device is easy to install and remove, but it becomes easily removable and subject to theft
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into multiple segments: a clamp portion for engagement, a bridge portion connecting to structural elements, and multiple feet portions for distribution. This segmentation allows the system to be securely anchored at multiple points while maintaining ease of installation through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple mounting functions into a single integrated assembly that includes the clamp, bridge, and feet portions. This merging creates a unified structure that distributes mounting forces across multiple attachment points, making removal difficult while maintaining straightforward installation.
2Device complexity
If mounting arms are directly mounted to body panels, then installation is simplified, but vibrations are amplified by the mounting arms
Solution Approach 1:
The bridge portion acts as an intermediary element between the clamp and the feet portions, connecting to internal structural elements of the vehicle. This intermediary structure provides a stable mounting foundation that reduces vibration amplification while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a reinforcement bracket connecting to multiple structural portions is used, then stability and vibration resistance are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement structure is segmented into distinct functional portions: the clamp for engagement, the bridge for connection, and multiple feet for distribution. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural stability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting assembly is designed as a multi-functional unit that simultaneously provides engagement, reinforcement, vibration damping, and secure anchoring. This universality allows a single integrated structure to achieve multiple objectives without requiring separate complex subsystems.
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AI summary
A mirror mounting assembly for mounting a mirror to a vehicle includes a mounting bracket including a mirror pivot mechanism pivotally accommodating a mirror mounting arm carrying the mirror; a mounting support bracket configured to connect to a first structural portion of the vehicle, and to said mounting bracket; and a reinforcement bracket configured to connect to a second structural portion of the vehicle and providing support to the mounting support bracket.