RV Corner Mounting Assembly for Quick Jack Detachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mounting devices for jacks on recreational vehicles, such as truck campers, do not allow for easy detachment from the vehicle's corner areas, limiting versatility and convenience.

Innovation Solution

A mounting assembly featuring a locking hook plate that can be selectively coupled and decoupled from the external corner area of the vehicle, enabling quick attachment and detachment of jacks or accessories, with the option to mount upside down and incorporating anti-theft measures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional angle bracket and mounting plate are used to attach the jack, then the jack is securely attached to the recreational vehicle, but the jack cannot be readily detached from the vehicle

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetachability of jackVSAvoidsecure attachment of jack

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting device is divided into separate components: a mounting plate that remains attached to the vehicle and a locking hook plate that can be detached. This segmentation allows the jack to be securely mounted when needed while enabling easy removal by detaching only the locking hook plate portion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The locking hook plate incorporates a movable locking mechanism that can transition between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic element allows the attachment to be secure during operation but easily released when detachment is required, resolving the contradiction between secure attachment and easy removal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed mounting position is used for the jack, then the attachment is simple and secure, but the mounting position cannot be adjusted or reoriented

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting position flexibilityVSAvoidmounting device structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The locking hook plate is designed with an asymmetric geometry that allows it to be mounted in different orientations (upside down or right side up). This asymmetric design enables the same component to accommodate different mounting positions and jack orientations without requiring additional mounting devices, thereby increasing adaptability while maintaining relatively simple device structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting device is designed to serve multiple functions: it can mount jacks in different orientations, support different jack types, and provide both secure attachment and easy detachment. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity, as the same basic structure accomplishes multiple objectives.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20230398964A1Mounting assembly for recreational vehicle

Publication Date: 2023.12.14 WILSON DANIEL WAYNE

AI summary

A recreational vehicle includes: an external corner area; and a mounting assembly, including a locking hook plate which is selectively coupled with and decoupled from the external corner area of the recreational vehicle.