Modular Transportation Seat Frame Telescopic Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transportation seat support systems require customization for different vehicle types and orientations, leading to increased complexity, cost, and labor in installation, as well as inefficiencies in manufacturing and space utilization.
Innovation Solution
A modular transportation seat frame system with a frame and pedestal design that allows for telescopic adjustment and interference fit, enabling easy installation and compatibility with various vehicle configurations without the need for additional hardware, reducing parts and labor requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing transportation seat support systems are customized for different vehicle types and orientations, then compatibility with various vehicle configurations is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single modular seat support system that can be used across multiple vehicle types and orientations. The standardized interface and configurable modular components allow the same basic system to adapt to different vehicle configurations without requiring custom-designed support structures for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the seat support system into modular components that can be independently configured and assembled. This modular architecture allows the system to be adapted to different vehicle types by reconfiguring the same basic modules rather than creating entirely custom systems for each vehicle configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing transportation seat support systems are customized for different vehicle types, then compatibility with various vehicle configurations is improved, but manufacturing cost and installation labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces manufacturing cost and installation labor by using a universal modular platform that can serve multiple vehicle types. This eliminates the need to manufacture custom components for each vehicle configuration and reduces installation complexity through standardized interfaces and repeatable assembly procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring modular components with standardized interfaces and pre-assembled subunits. This allows the system to be rapidly deployed in different vehicle configurations without requiring extensive on-site customization or complex assembly procedures during installation.
3Manufacturing precision
If existing transportation seat support systems use fixed designs for different vehicle types, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but adaptability to different orientations and space constraints decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by designing a modular system that can be dynamically reconfigured for different orientations and space constraints. The modular components maintain manufacturing precision through standardized interfaces while allowing the overall system configuration to adapt to various spatial requirements and vehicle orientations.
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
The modular system simplifies seat installation, reduces costs, and enhances compatibility across different vehicle types and orientations, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and accommodating unique space constraints.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one beam is slidably movable within the at least one aperture
Implementation Method 2
adjusting preinstalled first hardware on the first pedestal to deform the first pedestal upon adjustment of said hardware, causing an interference fit
Data Source
AI summary
A transportation seat support apparatus includes a frame configured to support a transportation seat. The frame includes an attachment portion configured to attach to a wall of a transportation vehicle, and at least one beam extending from the attachment portion at a first end and terminating at a second end. The transportation seat support apparatus further includes a pedestal configured to support the frame. The pedestal includes at least one leg portion configured to attach to a floor of the transportation vehicle, and at least one aperture configured to telescopically receive the second end of the at least one beam. The at least one beam is slidably movable within the at least one aperture.