Radiator Mounting Bracket Adjusts Horizontal Position
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Solution Overview
Problem
The secured position of a radiator in a vehicle can be displaced due to the displacement of a suspension member, leading to inaccuracies in its horizontal positioning relative to the body.
Innovation Solution
A suspension member design with adjustable second brackets and positioning members allows the radiator to maintain its horizontal position independently of the suspension member, using larger holes and protrusions to ensure accurate placement and support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the radiator is mounted directly on the suspension member, then the structure is simplified and cost is reduced, but the horizontal positioning accuracy of the radiator deteriorates when the suspension member is displaced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into two independent bracket systems: the first bracket connects the radiator to the suspension member, while the second bracket connects the radiator to the body. This segmentation allows each bracket to serve a specific positioning function, with the second bracket ensuring accurate horizontal positioning relative to the body regardless of suspension member displacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The second bracket acts as an intermediary element that mediates between the radiator and the body. It provides a stable reference point on the body that is independent of the suspension member's position, thereby ensuring the radiator maintains its correct horizontal position relative to the body even when the suspension member is displaced.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the first hole diameter is made larger to accommodate positioning member variation, then adaptability improves, but positioning precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The solution moves the critical positioning function from the first bracket-hole interface to the second bracket-body interface. The first hole can be larger with less precision requirements since it only needs to accommodate the positioning member with some margin. The precise horizontal positioning is achieved in another dimension through the second bracket's engagement with the body.
Solution Approach 2:
Different precision requirements are assigned to different parts of the mounting system. The first hole is designed with larger tolerance for adaptability, while the second bracket's positioning features are designed with higher precision to ensure accurate horizontal positioning. Each component has optimized local quality suited to its specific function.
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AI summary
A vehicle may include: a body; a suspension member mounted at a front lower portion of the body, the suspension member comprising a front crossmember extending in a width direction of the vehicle; a first bracket projecting from the front crossmember toward a front portion of the vehicle, the first bracket comprising a first hole; a radiator comprising a first positioning member at a lower portion of the radiator, the first positioning member corresponding to the first hole and penetrating the first hole; and a second bracket secured to a lower surface of the first bracket, the second bracket comprising a second hole with which the first positioning member is engaged. A diameter of the first hole may be greater than a diameter of the first positioning member, and A secured position of the second bracket in a horizontal direction relative to the first bracket may be adjustable.