Motorcycle Mounting Apparatus with Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices mounted on motorcycles often fail to withstand the substantial shock and vibrations produced by the vehicle, and existing mounting solutions do not effectively accommodate devices with non-standard mounting hole patterns like the AMPS pattern.
Innovation Solution
A flexible mounting apparatus featuring a top plate assembly with AMPS hole patterns and a lower plate connected to the link assembly through vibration absorption members, such as grommets, allowing for improved shock and vibration absorption while accommodating various device mounting methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid mounting structure is used to securely attach electronic devices, then mounting stability is improved, but shock and vibration transmission to the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces vibration absorption members (elastomeric elements) as intermediary components between the mounting structure and the electronic device. These members act as a mediator that transmits necessary mechanical support while filtering out harmful vibrations and shocks, thus resolving the contradiction between secure mounting and vibration reduction
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure combines rigid components (for structural stability) with elastomeric vibration absorption members (for shock mitigation). This composite approach integrates materials with different properties to simultaneously achieve mounting stability and vibration reduction, directly addressing the technical contradiction
2Adaptability or versatility
If a standardized AMPS hole pattern is provided on the mounting plate, then adaptability to various devices is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with a standardized AMPS hole pattern that enables universal compatibility with multiple electronic devices. This single mounting structure serves multiple functions: providing standardized attachment points, supporting various device types, and maintaining structural integrity. The universality principle allows one mounting solution to accommodate diverse devices without proportionally increasing complexity
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 solution provides effective shock and vibration absorption, facilitates universal device mounting, and allows for the use of double-sided adhesive tape or Velcro, ensuring secure attachment of devices with non-standard mounting configurations.
Implementation Method 1
The lower plate is connected to the upper plate only through a plurality of shock and vibration absorption members
Implementation Method 2
The lower plate is connected to the upper plate only through a plurality of shock and vibration absorption members, thereby improving the shock and vibration absorption effect
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting assembly for interconnecting a first object and a second object has a link assembly having a first end that couples the first object, and a second end that couples the second object, and a top plate assembly pivotably coupled to the second end of the link assembly. The top plate assembly includes an upper plate having a plurality of holes for attachment to a receiving device, and a lower plate pivotably coupled to the second end of the link assembly. The lower plate is connected to the upper plate only through a plurality of shock and vibration absorption members, thereby improving the shock and vibration absorption effect.