Rotatable Anchor Mount for Flush RV Accessory Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anchor fixtures for recreational vehicles obstruct the attachment surface when not in use, creating irregularities that complicate the storage and handling of other items.
Innovation Solution
An anchor attachment device with a rotatable jaw and latch mechanism that allows for secure attachment to the vehicle without obstructing the surface when not in use, utilizing a U-shaped jaw and a separable mount for robust engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an anchor fixture is installed on the vehicle surface, then secure attachment of accessories is achieved, but the attachment surface is obstructed when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor fixture is divided into two main segments: a base that remains mounted on the vehicle surface and a removable mount that attaches to the base only when needed. This segmentation allows the attachment surface to remain accessible while providing secure anchoring when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism is extracted from the base and placed in a separate removable component. This allows the mounting function to be separated from the permanent base structure, enabling the surface to remain unobstructed when the accessory is not in use.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a base is fixed in its installed position on the attachment surface, then anchor stability is improved, but irregularities in the attachment surface are created
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into a fixed base portion that provides stability and a removable mount portion that can be detached. The base remains stable and fixed, while the removable portion does not create permanent surface irregularities.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of having the entire anchor fixture fixed to the surface, the design inverts the approach by having only the minimal necessary base fixed, while the functional mounting portion is removable. This minimizes surface obstruction while maintaining stability.
3Reliability
If a permanent anchor fixture is installed, then accessory security is enhanced, but storage and handling of other items becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor system is segmented into a permanent base and removable mount, allowing the mounting function to be activated only when needed. This maintains storage flexibility for other items while providing secure accessory attachment when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static permanent fixture to a dynamic removable-mount system. The mount can be attached and detached as needed, adapting the vehicle's surface to different usage requirements and maintaining versatility for storage and handling.
Data Source
AI summary
An exemplary anchor attachment device may comprise a body having a top surface interconnecting a pair of legs and a cavity within the body. An exemplary body may have an opening through a thickness between the top surface and the cavity and also have a passage between the pair of legs and through the cavity. An exemplary anchor attachment device may comprise a u-shaped jaw rotatably coupled to the body within the cavity such that the jaw comprises an arm on either side of a lock having at least one tooth structure descending away from the arm of the jaw.