Pivoting Shock Absorber Guard for Utility Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing protective devices for shock absorbers, particularly in commercial vehicles, are complex and cumbersome to assemble, and they do not ensure high operational reliability and service life.
Innovation Solution
A protective device comprising two base areas that can pivot between an assembly state and an operating state via a pivot axis, forming a hollow cylindrical shape in the operating state, with a film hinge and receiving sections to securely attach to the shock absorber, preventing foreign bodies from entering and ensuring easy assembly by sliding over the shock absorber.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional protective devices are used for shock absorbers, then protection function is provided, but assembly process becomes complex and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is divided into a first base area and a second base area that can be assembled separately and then connected via a pivot axis. This segmentation allows each part to be simpler in design while maintaining the overall protective function, reducing assembly complexity compared to traditional single-piece protective devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The first and second base areas are designed to nest together forming a hollow cylindrical shape that encloses the shock absorber piston section. The receiving section of the first base area receives the piston section, while the second base area pivots into position to complete the enclosure, creating a nested structure that simplifies assembly.
2Reliability
If protective devices enclose the shock absorber, then protection from external influences is improved, but assembly and removal requires shock absorber disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The first base area is pre-assembled with the receiving section positioned to receive the piston section before the second base area is attached. This preliminary arrangement allows the protective device to be assembled around the shock absorber without requiring disassembly of the shock absorber itself, improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot axis connection between the first and second base areas allows the protective device to transition between assembled and disassembled states dynamically. The second base area can pivot outward to open the protective enclosure for easy removal and reinstallation, eliminating the need for shock absorber disassembly while maintaining secure enclosure during operation.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a protective device for a shock absorber, in particular a shock absorber for a utility vehicle, said device comprising a first base region (2) and a second base region (4). The first base region (2) and the second base region (4) are interconnected such that they can be pivoted in relation to each other between an assembly state and an operating state by means of a pivoting axis (x), and said first base region (2) and second base region (4) substantially form a hollow cylinder in the operating state.