Pivoting Wing Mount With Deformable Support for Crash Shock Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Model vehicle wings in high-performance off-road racing are prone to breaking off during crashes, causing repair delays and interfering with operation.
Innovation Solution
A wing mounting system comprising a wing support, deformable mount, and pivotal mount that allows the wing to pivot and deform elastically, providing shock absorption and mitigating impact damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the wing is rigidly mounted to the chassis, then the wing structure is strong and stable, but the wing breaks easily during crashes due to lack of shock absorption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating deformable mounts with elastic elements (springs or rubber) that are pre-configured to absorb impact energy during crashes. These mounts are installed between the wing support and chassis before operation, creating a shock-absorbing system that protects the wing from impact forces without requiring active intervention during the crash event.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the mechanical parameters of the mounting system by transitioning from rigid fixed mounts to deformable mounts with controlled elasticity. The deformable mounts have specific material properties (elastic modulus, damping characteristics) that allow them to deform under impact loads, changing the stiffness parameter dynamically during crash events while maintaining structural integrity during normal operation.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the wing mount is made deformable to absorb shock, then shock absorption improves, but the mounting system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the mounting system into distinct functional components: rigid fixed mounts for structural attachment, deformable mounts with elastic elements for shock absorption, and pivot mounts for rotational movement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall design compared to a monolithic complex mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses deformable mounts as intermediary elements between the rigid chassis and the wing support. These intermediary mounts contain elastic elements that mediate the transmission of forces, absorbing shock energy while maintaining the structural connection. This intermediary approach simplifies the design by isolating the shock absorption function from the structural mounting function.
3Reliability
If the wing support allows elastic movement during impacts, then wing breakage is reduced, but precision and stability during operation may decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by designing the deformable mounts to exhibit different mechanical behaviors under different loading conditions. During normal operation, the elastic elements remain in their pre-loaded state, providing stable positioning with minimal movement. During impact events, the elastic elements dynamically deform to absorb energy, then return to their original state, providing adaptive response without compromising operational stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The deformable mounts are pre-configured with elastic elements that are compressed or tensioned during installation, creating a pre-loaded state that provides both stability during operation and shock absorption capability during impacts. This beforehand preparation ensures that the mounts are ready to absorb impact energy without compromising the wing's positional stability during normal use.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances durability and reduces repair time by absorbing shocks, maintaining wing integrity during extreme operations.
Implementation Method 1
the wing support is deformably coupled at a second chassis location of the model vehicle chassis via the deformable mount
Implementation Method 2
the wing support is pivotally coupled at a first chassis location of a model vehicle chassis via the pivotal mount
Data Source
AI summary
A model vehicle wing mounting system for a model vehicle including a wing support, a deformable mount, and a pivotal mount is provided. The wing support is rotatively attached to the model vehicle chassis at a first location via the pivotal mount. The wing supported is deformably attached to the model vehicle chassis at a second location via the deformable mount. The wing is fixedly attached to the wing support. The pivotal mount may be a pinned hinge or a flexible hinge. The deformable mount may be an elongated oval configuration or rubber. The wing mounting system provides a measure of shock absorption for the model vehicle wing.