Pivoting Accessory Stacking Assembly for Bumper Cargo Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Off-road vehicles face inconvenience when accessing supplemental fuel containers or other cargo accessories in stacked arrangements, as they require disconnection and reconnection of upper accessories to access lower ones.
Innovation Solution
A pivotable accessory stacking assembly that connects to a vehicle's bumper, allowing the platform to pivot open, exposing the accessory underneath without needing to disconnect the top accessory, enabling flexible cargo transport and access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If accessories are stacked vertically with upper accessories connected directly to lower ones, then cargo transport capacity is improved, but accessibility to lower accessories deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stacking assembly is divided into separate components: an upper accessory, a lower accessory, and a platform assembly with attachment fixtures. This segmentation allows the upper accessory to be independently attached and detached from the platform without affecting the lower accessory's accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform assembly acts as an intermediary between upper and lower accessories. The attachment fixtures on the platform provide connection points that allow the upper accessory to be mounted without physically blocking access to the lower accessory, thus mediating the conflict between stacking and accessibility.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple accessories are connected in a fixed stacked arrangement, then transport stability is improved, but operational flexibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a fixed stacked arrangement to a dynamic configuration where accessories can be independently attached and detached. The attachment fixtures enable the upper accessory to be securely mounted during transport (providing stability) while allowing easy removal when flexibility is needed, thus adapting to different operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment fixtures are designed with universal functionality to securely hold different types of accessories. This multi-functionality allows the same platform structure to accommodate various accessory configurations, providing both stable transport when accessories are mounted and flexible reconfiguration when they are removed.
3Strength
If upper accessories are permanently mounted to lower accessories, then structural integrity is improved, but access time deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment fixtures are pre-configured on the platform assembly with connection points positioned to allow quick attachment and detachment of accessories. This preliminary arrangement of connection mechanisms eliminates the need for complex assembly/disassembly procedures, reducing access time while maintaining structural integrity when accessories are mounted.
Solution Approach 2:
The permanent mechanical connection between upper and lower accessories is replaced with a modular attachment system using fixtures and connection points. This substitution allows for rapid attachment and detachment operations while maintaining the structural integrity needed during transport, significantly reducing the time required to access lower accessories.
Data Source
AI summary
A stacking assembly and accessory stacking kit for connecting to a vehicle. The assembly includes an accessory platform including: a platform body to receive an accessory on a top surface thereof, at least one attachment device connected to the platform body, and a connection portion pivotally connected to the platform body; and at least one attachment fixture for selectively receiving the at least one attachment device, the attachment fixture being configured for connecting to the vehicle, the stacking assembly being configured such that when the stacking assembly is installed on the vehicle: the connection portion being connected to the bumper of the vehicle, the attachment fixture being connected to the bumper and when the attachment device is received in and secured to the attachment fixture, the platform body being secured to the vehicle to prevent pivoting of the platform body.