Transfer Device Noise-Absorbing Structure With Cover-Assisted Bracket Mounting

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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 due to the need for bolting the closing member to an annular rib.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle driving device noise-absorbing structure featuring a noise-absorbing member with a first tubular portion and engaging portion, where a cover member with a second tubular portion covers the outer peripheral portion, allowing the engaging portion to be pushed against the bracket, reducing the need for bolts and simplifying attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a closing member is used to attach the noise-absorbing member to the annular rib, then the noise-absorbing member can be securely attached, 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 the closing member from the attachment system, eliminating the need for separate closing components. The noise-absorbing member itself is designed with an integrated closing structure that forms the annular rib, combining what were previously separate elements into one unified component. This reduces the number of parts and assembly steps while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the noise-absorbing member and the closing member into a single integrated component. The noise-absorbing member is formed with an annular rib that protrudes from its rear surface, and this rib is directly attached to the bracket, eliminating the need for a separate closing member. This consolidation reduces assembly complexity and work man-hours.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Strength

If a closing member is bolted to the annular rib, then secure attachment is achieved, but the attachment process becomes more complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment strengthVSAvoidattachment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention removes the closing member and bolts from the attachment system. Instead of bolting a closing member to the annular rib, the noise-absorbing member's integrated annular rib is directly mounted to the bracket using simple mounting portions, eliminating complex bolting operations while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using a closing member to secure the noise-absorbing member, the invention inverts the approach by making the noise-absorbing member itself the securing element. The annular rib of the noise-absorbing member protrudes and engages with the bracket, with mounting portions that provide secure attachment without requiring additional closing components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Reliability

If multiple components (closing member, annular rib, noise-absorbing member) are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but the number of parts increases and assembly time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment reliabilityVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The invention combines the noise-absorbing member and closing member into one integrated component. The noise-absorbing member is formed with an annular rib that serves as the closing structure, eliminating the need for separate closing members. This reduces the total number of parts and simplifies the assembly process, reducing assembly time while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated noise-absorbing member performs multiple functions: it absorbs noise, forms the closing structure with its annular rib, and provides mounting portions for direct attachment to the bracket. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate closing members and reduces the overall component count, streamlining the assembly process.

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

Data Source

PatentEP4230461A1Vehicle driving device noise-absorbing structure
Publication Date: 2023.08.23 SUZUKI MOTOR CORP

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 (24, 25) to a bracket (22) and enhancing work efficiency of the work of attaching the noise-absorbing member (24, 25). [Solution] In a noise-absorbing structure for a transfer device (14) in which a front-side noise-absorbing member (24) is attached to a right bracket (22) for attaching the transfer device (14) to a right side frame (13), the front-side noise-absorbing member (24) has a tubular portion (24E) into which the right bracket (22) is to be inserted and an engaging projection (24I) which is to be engaged with the right bracket (22). A cover member (26) which has a tubular portion (26E) covering an outer peripheral portion of the tubular portion (24E) and pushes the engaging projection (24I) against the right bracket (22) by the tubular portion (26E) is provided.