Perpendicular Adapter for Cramped Engine Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
In cramped installation spaces, existing adapters and assembly mounts face challenges in connecting components with different geometries, leading to difficulties in arranging them perpendicularly, which is necessary for efficient use of space, especially in vehicles with powerful engines where standard mounts cannot be directly installed.
Innovation Solution
An adapter with a coupling part featuring perpendicular fastening devices, including a central non-rotatable nut and a support arm with through holes, allows for offset connections, enabling perpendicular arrangement of components to optimize space usage, and can be easily assembled using standard tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard assembly mounts are used directly, then the mounting process is simple, but they cannot be installed in cramped spaces with powerful engines due to geometric constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter enables perpendicular mounting by transitioning from a single-plane connection to a three-dimensional arrangement. The first and second fastening devices are arranged perpendicular to each other, allowing the adapter to connect components in different spatial dimensions, thereby solving the geometric constraints of cramped installation spaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is divided into distinct functional segments: a coupling part with perpendicular fastening devices, and a support arm with additional fastening capability. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall design while maintaining adaptability to various mounting configurations.
2Volume of moving object
If components are arranged perpendicularly to optimize space, then space utilization improves, but the assembly process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The first nut is pre-positioned in the coupling part before the support arm is attached. This preliminary action ensures that the bore alignment is already prepared, so when the support arm is installed and the second fastening device is inserted, the components align automatically, simplifying the assembly process despite the perpendicular arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter acts as an intermediary component between the first and second components. It provides the perpendicular fastening devices that enable space-optimized arrangement while maintaining ease of assembly through standardized fastening mechanisms and pre-aligned bore structures.
3Ease of manufacture
If mass-produced assembly mounts are used, then manufacturing costs are reduced, but they lack the geometric flexibility needed for specific installation situations
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed as a universal component that can be attached to various assembly mounts and components. The perpendicular fastening devices and support arm configuration allow it to adapt to different geometric requirements while maintaining a standardized design that can be mass-produced, thus achieving both cost-effectiveness and geometric flexibility.
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AI summary
The adapter has a coupling element (1) that includes attachment portions (2,3) which are arranged perpendicular to each other. The attachment portions are provided with screws (4,5) which are inserted in internal thread of mounting assembly. The attachment portion (2) has opening through which a threaded bolt of mounting assembly is inserted. A support arm (9) includes dome-shaped recess (15) which encloses the periphery of coupling element. An independent claim is included for a mounting assembly.