Vehicle Drive Noise-Absorbing Bracket Structure for Faster Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

The conventional service vehicle transmission case requires a closing member to attach a noise-absorbing member, which increases the number of work man-hours and impairs work efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle driving device noise-absorbing structure that includes a bracket with a tubular portion for the noise-absorbing member, allowing for easier attachment and detachment without the need for a closing member and bolt fixation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a closing member and bolt fixation are used to attach the noise-absorbing member to the annular rib, then the attachment is secure and reliable, but the number of work man-hours increases and work efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment reliabilityVSAvoidwork efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and eliminates the closing member from the attachment system. The noise-absorbing member is directly attached to the annular rib without requiring a separate closing member, thereby reducing the number of parts and assembly steps while maintaining secure attachment through the direct engagement structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the attachment function into the basic structure itself. The annular rib and noise-absorbing member are designed with integrated engagement features that combine the functions of support, attachment, and noise absorption into a single unified structure, eliminating the need for separate fixing components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If a closing member and bolt fixation are used to attach the noise-absorbing member, then the attachment is secure, but the number of parts and assembly complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment securityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The closing member is completely removed from the assembly system. The noise-absorbing member attaches directly to the annular rib through integrated engagement features, eliminating the need for separate closing members and reducing overall assembly complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The annular rib structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, enables noise absorption, and facilitates direct attachment of the noise-absorbing member. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4230897B1Vehicle driving device noise-absorbing structure
Publication Date: 2025.01.29 SUZUKI MOTOR CORP
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AI summary

[Problem to be Solved] There is provided a vehicle driving device noise-absorbing structure capable of reducing the number of work man-hours to attach a noise-absorbing member (23) to a bracket (21) and enhancing work efficiency of the work of attaching the noise-absorbing member (23). [Solution] In a noise-absorbing structure for a transfer device (14) in which a noise-absorbing member (23) is attached to a left bracket (21) for attaching the transfer device (14) to a left side frame (2), the noise-absorbing member (23) has a tubular portion (23G) into which the left bracket (21) is to be inserted and a boss portion (21F) which is to be engaged with the left bracket (21).