Vehicle Component Mounting Sleeve for Multi-Directional Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle component mounting systems have limited mounting locations and orientations, with components often difficult to mount due to limited directional damping and rotation, necessitating improved systems for easier installation and multi-directional damping.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising an inner sleeve, outer sleeve, and spaced apart dampers between them, with features for anti-rotation, multiple orientations, and customizable damping properties, allowing for easier mounting and reduced component rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems are used, then the component can be mounted, but the mounting locations and orientations are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with multiple mounting features (first mounting feature on outer sleeve, second mounting feature on inner sleeve, third mounting feature on inner sleeve) that can accommodate different mounting locations and orientations. This multi-functional design allows the same mounting system to be used in various configurations, improving adaptability without requiring multiple different mounting systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate components including an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that can be assembled together. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while providing multiple mounting features across different parts, enabling versatile mounting options.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional dampers are used, then damping is provided, but the directional damping is limited
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple dampers are positioned at different locations and orientations between the inner and outer sleeves. Each damper provides damping in its specific direction, creating locally optimized damping characteristics that collectively provide multi-directional damping coverage throughout the mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The dampers are arranged in three-dimensional space between the inner and outer sleeves, extending damping capability from a single direction to multiple directions. This spatial arrangement adds dimensional diversity to the damping function, enabling the system to handle vibrations and shocks from various directions.
3Ease of operation
If components have limited mounting features, then the structure is simple, but the component is difficult to mount to a vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates multiple mounting features (first mounting feature on outer sleeve, second and third mounting features on inner sleeve) that can accommodate different mounting scenarios and vehicle configurations. This multi-functional design makes the component easier to mount by providing options for various installation locations and orientations.
4Stability of the object's composition
If anti-rotation features are added, then component rotation is limited, but the mounting system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Anti-rotation features are incorporated into the mounting system through asymmetric engagement features between the inner and outer sleeves. These features include asymmetric geometries that prevent rotation in one direction while allowing assembly, providing rotational stability without requiring complex multi-component locking mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables vehicle components to be mounted in multiple locations and orientations, providing enhanced damping and stability, facilitating easier installation and reducing rotation, while accommodating various component types and configurations.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of spaced apart dampers between the inner sleeve and outer sleeve
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AI summary
A mounting system for mounting a vehicle component, the mounting system comprising an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, and a plurality of dampers interposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, the outer sleeve having at least one mounting feature for mounting the mounting system having a vehicle component attached thereto, and wherein the inner sleeve includes an anti-rotational feature for mating with an anti-rotational feature on the vehicle component.