Pivotable Lateral Access Limitation System for Commercial Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional lateral access limitation systems for commercial vehicles are not adaptable to various chassis and body designs, making them difficult to install and limiting access to protected regions, which can hinder maintenance and serviceability.
Innovation Solution
A modular lateral access limitation system featuring a first structural member coupled to the vehicle's side, a second structural member with pivotable ends, and a rail system that can be repositioned along the vehicle's length, allowing for adjustable installation and dual swinging capability to access protected regions from both top and bottom.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional lateral access limitation systems are used, then protection of the protected region is provided, but access to components within the protected region is difficult and serviceability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic structural members that can pivot between a first position (providing protection) and a second position (providing access). The structural members are configured to rotate about pivot points, allowing the protected region to be accessed by moving the structural members away from their protective positions, thus resolving the contradiction between protection and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The lateral access limitation system is divided into multiple independent structural members (first structural member, second structural member, third structural member) that can be individually positioned and moved. This segmentation allows selective access to different portions of the protected region by moving only the necessary structural members, maintaining protection for other areas.
2Reliability
If traditional lateral access limitation systems are used, then structural protection is provided, but adaptability to various chassis and body designs is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses universal mounting brackets that can be attached to various chassis and body designs without custom drilling or welding. The brackets are designed to interface with different vehicle architectures, allowing the same lateral access limitation system to be adapted to multiple vehicle types while maintaining structural protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The structural members are designed with pivot points and mounting mechanisms that allow adjustment to different vehicle configurations. This dynamic design enables the system to adapt to various chassis and body designs while maintaining its protective function.
3Manufacturing precision
If custom drilling or welding is performed for installation, then precise fit to specific vehicle designs is achieved, but manufacturability and installation time are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs universal mounting brackets designed to interface with standard vehicle components and structures without requiring custom drilling or welding. These brackets can be installed using standard fastening methods, significantly improving ease of manufacture and installation while maintaining adequate fit to various vehicle designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into modular components (mounting brackets, structural members, rails) that can be manufactured independently and assembled on the vehicle. This modular approach eliminates the need for custom fabrication and allows for quick installation without specialized tools or processes.
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AI summary
A lateral access limitation system for a vehicle includes a first structural member configured to be coupled to a side portion of the vehicle, a second structural member including a first end and an opposing second end, the first end and the opposing second end of the second structural member releasably coupled to the first structural member, and a third structural member coupled to the second structural member. The third structural member is positioned to prevent unintended access to a protected region. The second structural member and the third structural member are configured to selectively pivot about both the first end and the opposing second end of the second structural member to facilitate accessing the protected region.