Portable Windshield Installation Device Using Tire Anchor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional windshield replacement systems are cumbersome, requiring additional users, increased setup time, and risk further damage to vehicles due to the need for scaffolding or operating the vehicle, as they distribute load on non-load bearing parts.
Innovation Solution
A portable unit that anchors the pulley system under the vehicle's tire, using suction cups and a motorized arm to lift and place the windshield without straining other vehicle components, allowing single-person operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional windshield replacement systems use scaffolding or place load on side windows, then the windshield can be replaced, but the vehicle components are strained and risk further damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portable frame structure with load-bearing legs that contact the ground, serving as an intermediary support system. This frame transfers the windshield replacement load away from vehicle components to the ground through the legs, eliminating stress on non-load bearing parts while enabling safe windshield replacement
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a portable, self-contained support structure that replicates the load-bearing function of fixed scaffolding systems. Instead of relying on the vehicle's existing structure, the portable frame copies the essential support function while being designed specifically to bear replacement loads without damaging the vehicle
2Productivity
If conventional systems require additional users or vehicle operation, then windshield replacement can be performed, but setup time increases and operation becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the replacement system into modular components: a portable frame with adjustable legs, a separate motorized lifting mechanism, and independent positioning controls. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and assembled quickly, reducing setup time while maintaining high replacement efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates motorized lifting and positioning mechanisms that automatically adjust the windshield position and apply removal force. This automation eliminates the need for multiple operators to manually coordinate efforts, enabling single-person operation while maintaining high productivity
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
Enables efficient, single-person windshield replacement without additional assistance or vehicle operation, reducing setup time and minimizing risk of further vehicle damage.
Implementation Method 1
A suction cup is applied to one side of the windshield and attached to the pulley system via a hook.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable apparatus, and methods to operate the apparatus, comprising a base that securely engages with a tire, a motor support structure, an electric motor coupled to an electrical power source, a pulley system, one or more attachment devices, and an electrical motor control device utilized to raise and lower a windshield (or other component) from a vehicle.