Pickup Bed Fastening Assembly With Universal Locking Profiles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions require custom-built carrier equipment to comply with safety regulations for attaching objects above the side panels of pick-up/truck beds, leading to high costs and individual adaptations.

Innovation Solution

A fastening assembly comprising casing profile lists and locking assemblies that can be attached to both the object and the carrier, utilizing connecting elements and locking mechanisms for secure, flexible, and quick attachment without modifying the carrier bodywork.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If custom-built carrier equipment is used to attach objects above side panels, then safety regulation compliance is achieved, but cost and device complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety regulation complianceVSAvoidcustom-built carrier equipment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a standardized fastening assembly with profile lists and locking mechanisms that can be used across different carrier types and configurations. Instead of custom-building equipment for each specific application, the same basic assembly design serves multiple purposes and complies with safety regulations universally.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The fastening assembly is segmented into modular components including profile lists attached to the object, corresponding profile lists on the carrier, and locking mechanisms. This segmentation allows the system to be adapted to different carriers and objects while maintaining standardized connection interfaces, reducing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If custom-built carrier equipment is used for each carrier version, then specific attachment requirements are met, but manufacturing cost and individual adaptation costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment requirement complianceVSAvoidmanufacturing and adaptation cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening assembly design provides universal applicability across different carrier versions through standardized profile lists and locking mechanisms. The same basic components can be manufactured once and used repeatedly across multiple carrier types, eliminating the need for expensive individual adaptations for each carrier version.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates adjustable and configurable elements within the standardized assembly that allow adaptation to different carrier configurations without requiring custom manufacturing. The profile lists and locking mechanisms can be positioned and configured to meet specific attachment requirements while using the same fundamental design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If traditional fastening methods are used, then attachment security is achieved, but installation time and operational efficiency decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidinstallation and fastening time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The profile lists are pre-attached to the objects being fastened before loading onto the carrier. This preliminary preparation allows for quick connection to the carrier's corresponding profile lists without time-consuming on-site assembly or customization, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional complex mechanical fastening systems with a simplified profile-list-based connection system. The interlocking profile geometry provides secure attachment through simple insertion and locking actions, eliminating the need for complex mechanical assemblies, multiple fasteners, or time-consuming installation procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20250276631A1A fastening assembly for use in a carrier such as a pick-up/truck bed and a method for detachably fastening an object to a carrier such as a pick-up/truck bed

Publication Date: 2025.09.04 STORM ADAPT GROUP AS

AI summary

The disclosure relates to a fastening assembly for use in a carrier such as a pick-up/truck bed comprising: one or more casing profile lists attached to an object to be detachably fastened, the casing profile list is arranged at a side of the object facing a casing profile locking assembly arranged on the carrier, the casing profile locking assembly comprising: a horizontal bottom side profile list, one or more of a first fastener for holding the horizontal bottom side profile list, wherein the horizontal bottom side profile list fastened to the carrier, and arranged to receive the casing profile list, and a vertical bottom side profile list arranged to interact with the horizontal bottom side profile list for fastening the casing profile list in a locking grip. The disclosure further relates to a method for fastening an object to a carrier such as a pick-up/truck bed the method.