RV Deck Enclosure Members Forming Loading Ramps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Recreational vehicles lack an efficient and versatile system for storing and transporting motorcycles, ATVs, and other objects, as existing solutions do not provide a secure, adaptable, and easy-to-use deck configuration for loading and unloading these items.
Innovation Solution
A recreational vehicle with a deck structure featuring a support system of interconnected side and front support members, enclosure members, and removable arms that can be configured to fully or partially enclose the deck, forming a ramp for loading and unloading, utilizing pin-and-latch mechanisms for secure attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a deck structure is added to a recreational vehicle for storing and transporting motorcycles and ATVs, then the utility and storage capacity are improved, but the device complexity and structural requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The deck structure is divided into modular components including side support members, front support members, connection members, and enclosure members that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows for easier manufacturing and assembly while maintaining the overall storage capacity and versatility of the deck system.
Solution Approach 2:
The deck structure is designed with multi-functional components that serve multiple purposes. The support members provide both structural support and attachment points, the connection members enable both assembly and disassembly, and the enclosure members can both protect stored items and form ramps for loading. This multi-functionality reduces the total number of components needed while maintaining versatility.
2Ease of operation
If the deck structure includes removable enclosure members and support members for forming ramps, then the ease of operation for loading and unloading is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The deck structure incorporates dynamic, movable components including removable enclosure members and support members that can be repositioned to form ramps. These components transition between a stored position within the deck structure and a deployed position forming loading ramps, enabling easy loading and unloading operations while maintaining a compact configuration when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable support members and enclosure members are designed to nest within the deck structure when not in use. The support members with perpendicular arms can be stored within the enclosure members or against the deck framework, minimizing the space required for storage while maintaining quick deployment capability for loading operations.
3Reliability
If pin-and-latch mechanisms are used for secure attachment of deck components, then the reliability and security of the structure are improved, but the ease of manufacture and assembly may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into separate pin and latch components that can be independently manufactured using standard fabrication processes. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining ease of manufacture, and the modular nature facilitates simple assembly and disassembly operations.
Data Source
AI summary
A recreational vehicle with a deck includes an enclosure structure for selectively enclosing all or a portion of the deck. Components of the enclosure structure can be used as a ramp for loading and unloading items from the deck.