Modular Vehicle Position Aligning Apparatus for Inspection Lines

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional vehicle position aligning apparatuses for inspection lines require extensive digging and have limited installation positions, making them time-consuming and difficult to demolish, leading to inefficient and costly operations.

Innovation Solution

A position aligning apparatus installed directly at the bottom surface of the vehicle inspection line, featuring front and rear aligning units with actuators and sliding members to precisely position vehicles without digging, allowing for flexible installation and easy removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If conventional position aligning apparatus is installed by digging the ground to bury parts, then the apparatus can be stably installed, but excessive work time of about 14 days to 30 days is consumed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation stabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the conventional mechanical installation method (digging ground and burying parts) with a modular surface-mounted system. The position aligning apparatus consists of independent modules that can be directly placed on the ground surface, eliminating the need for extensive excavation work while maintaining functional stability through the modular structure design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The position aligning apparatus is divided into multiple independent modules that can be separately manufactured, transported, and assembled. Each module contains specific alignment functions, allowing for rapid deployment without requiring complete installation of a large integrated system, thus reducing overall installation time while maintaining stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Strength

If conventional position aligning apparatus is installed by digging the ground, then the apparatus can be firmly fixed, but demolition is difficult and excessive time and cost are incurred

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefixation strengthVSAvoiddemolition ease

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The modular design allows the position aligning apparatus to transition between fixed and movable states easily. The modules can be firmly fixed during operation to ensure alignment precision, but can be quickly relocated or removed when needed, providing dynamic adaptability that resolves the contradiction between strong fixation and easy demolition.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus is designed to be easily disassembled and relocated rather than permanently fixed. The modular components can be recovered and reused at different locations, eliminating the need for demolition and reducing both time and cost associated with removal, while maintaining firm fixation during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional position aligning apparatus is installed, then the vehicle can be aligned at target position, but the installation position is limited and once installed, demolition is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition alignment precisionVSAvoidinstallation position flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The modular position aligning apparatus is designed with universal applicability, where each module can be deployed at various locations along the inspection line. The standardized interface and design allow the same module type to serve multiple positions, providing flexibility in installation location while maintaining consistent alignment precision across different sites.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9864360B2Position aligning apparatus of vehicle and inspection method using the same

Publication Date: 2018.01.09 HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD

AI summary

A position aligning apparatus of a vehicle installed at a bottom surface of a vehicle inspection line to respectively correspond to both sides of a front wheel and both sides of a rear wheel of the vehicle so as to target-position the vehicle at an inspection position includes: a front aligning unit regulating a front movement of the vehicle having entered into the vehicle inspection line and aligning a front right/left position of the vehicle while pressing a front wheel of the vehicle in a right/left direction according to operation of a first actuator; a rear aligning unit aligning a rear right/left position of the vehicle while pressing a rear wheel of the vehicle in the right/left direction according to operation of a second actuator; and a controller controlling the operation of the first and second actuators.