Movable table for a motor vehicle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle table arrangements fail to provide a convenient and adaptable workspace within the vehicle, as they are not easily movable between different seating configurations and do not accommodate changing seat positions during a journey.
Innovation Solution
A movable table system with a guide track and follower elements that allows the table to be moved along a rail or slot, featuring a collapsible design, adjustable height, and the ability to rotate, ensuring it remains accessible regardless of seat configurations, with a securing mechanism to prevent unwanted movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the table is made fixed in position, then the structure is simple and stable, but the table cannot adapt to different seating configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The table is designed with movable components including a follower element that travels along a guide track, and a collapsible portion that can transition between extended and retracted states. This dynamic design allows the table to adapt to different seating configurations while maintaining structural integrity through controlled motion mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The table is divided into separate functional segments: a fixed base portion, a movable follower element, and a collapsible portion. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling adaptability without requiring the entire structure to be complex.
2Volume of moving object
If the table is made collapsible, then the storage space is improved, but the structural strength is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The collapsible portion uses dynamic mechanisms with controlled motion to transition between extended and retracted states. The structure maintains strength during collapse through guided movement paths and controlled articulation points, ensuring structural integrity is preserved even in the collapsed configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The collapsible portion is designed to nest within the table structure when retracted, with the collapsed elements fitting into designated spaces within the pillar or base. This nesting approach maximizes storage space while maintaining a compact form that preserves overall structural strength.
3Ease of operation
If the table is made movable along the guide track, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The follower element acts as an intermediary between the table and the guide track, providing a controlled interface for movement. This intermediary mechanism ensures smooth, guided motion along the track while maintaining reliable engagement through features such as rollers or sliding surfaces that reduce friction and prevent derailment.
Solution Approach 2:
The movement system incorporates dynamic elements such as rollers or sliding surfaces that adapt to the guide track geometry. This dynamic engagement maintains reliable contact during movement while reducing friction and wear, ensuring both ease of operation and movement reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
A movable table for a motor vehicle is provided. The motor vehicle comprises a guide track extending at least partially around an interior space of the vehicle between a plurality of seating positions for seats within the vehicle. The movable table comprises a table top, a pillar, the table top being coupled to a first end of the pillar, and a follower element provided at a second end of the pillar, wherein the follower element is configured to movably couple the table to the guide track, such that the table is movable between seats positioned at the seating positions.