Nested Attachment Assembly with Frusto-Conical Locking for Vehicle Panel Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional attachment assemblies in vehicles face challenges in maximizing space utilization and adjustment within limited vehicle body spaces, often requiring repositioning to couple panel assemblies to support members effectively.
Innovation Solution
The proposed attachment assembly includes a first and second attachment member with a locking mechanism, allowing the second member to translate and rotate relative to the first, with a frusto-conical locking member that applies force to fix the position when locked, enabling adjustment and secure coupling within the panel assembly without complete repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional attachment assemblies are used to couple panel assemblies to support members, then the attachment structure is simple and straightforward, but the space utilization is inefficient and repositioning is required
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment assembly employs nested components where the second attachment member is received within the first attachment member, and the locking member is disposed within the second attachment member. This nesting arrangement maximizes space utilization within the vehicle body by consolidating multiple functional elements into a compact hierarchical structure, eliminating the need for separate repositioning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment assembly incorporates movable components including the second attachment member that can translate and rotate relative to the first attachment member, and a locking member that moves between locked and unlocked positions. This dynamic design enables adjustment and repositioning capability while maintaining a compact form factor, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the attachment assembly allows movement and adjustment of the second attachment member, then the adaptability and positioning flexibility are improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking member is configured to automatically engage with the second attachment member when the latter moves into the locked position, and can be easily disengaged by simple movement. This self-service locking mechanism provides adjustment capability without requiring complex external locking systems, maintaining ease of operation while minimizing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment assembly is divided into distinct functional segments: the first attachment member for mounting, the second attachment member for positioning, and the locking member for securing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall structure while providing comprehensive adjustment and locking capabilities.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the locking member is disposed in the cavity portion to apply force, then the positioning stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking function is extracted as a separate, dedicated locking member that can be independently controlled. This locking member is disposed within the cavity portion of the second attachment member and applies force selectively when needed. By extracting the locking function into a separate component rather than integrating it into the main attachment structure, the position fixation stability is improved without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
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AI summary
An attachment assembly is configured to couple a panel assembly to a support member. The attachment assembly includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member movably coupled to the first attachment member. As such, the second attachment member is configured to move relative to the first attachment member. The second attachment member defines a cavity portion. The attachment assembly further includes a locking member movably coupled to the first attachment member between an unlocked position and a locked position. When the locking member is in the unlocked position, the second attachment member is movable with respect to the first attachment member. In the locked position, the locking member is at least partially disposed in the cavity portion, thereby fixing the position of the second attachment member with respect to the first attachment member.