Seatbelt Mount for Computing Device Quick Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting techniques for in-cab computing devices in trucks make it difficult to quickly remove and transfer the devices between vehicles, leading to inefficiencies in fleet management and increased costs due to the need for additional trucks or device replacement.
Innovation Solution
A securing mechanism with a U-shaped channel configured to receive a vehicle seatbelt portion, allowing easy attachment and detachment of the computing device without specialized tools, using a durable material like metal, plastic, or laminate, and an attachment mechanism such as holes or Velcro for secure mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting techniques are used to secure the computing device, then the device is protected from damage, but the device becomes difficult to quickly remove and transfer between vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting bracket that attaches to the vehicle and a quick-release mechanism that attaches to the device. This segmentation allows the device to be securely mounted during operation but quickly removed when needed, resolving the contradiction between protection and ease of removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a static, permanent mounting approach to a dynamic, adjustable system with quick-release capabilities. The mounting bracket remains fixed to the vehicle while the device attachment point can be rapidly engaged and disengaged, providing both security during use and ease of transfer when needed.
2Reliability
If the computing device is permanently mounted, then the device remains secure during transit, but additional trucks must be rented for fleet management needs
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system enables dynamic reassignment of computing devices between vehicles. The quick-release mechanism allows devices to be rapidly transferred from one truck to another, facilitating efficient fleet management where devices can be moved to where they are most needed without requiring permanent assignment or additional equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed with universal compatibility to work with multiple different vehicles in the fleet. The standardized mounting interface allows the same computing device to be securely installed in any vehicle, enabling flexible resource allocation and eliminating the need for vehicle-specific mounting solutions or additional trucks.
3Ease of operation
If a simple mounting method is used, then the device can be easily removed, but the device may not remain securely mounted during transit
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system separates the secure mounting function (performed by the vehicle-mounted bracket) from the quick-release function (performed by the device-mounted mechanism). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function: the bracket provides robust security during transit while the release mechanism enables easy removal when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket acts as an intermediary between the vehicle and the computing device. It provides a stable, secure attachment point on the vehicle while interfacing with a quick-release mechanism on the device, thereby mediating between the conflicting requirements of secure mounting and easy removal.
Data Source
AI summary
A securing mechanism for securing a computing device within a vehicle includes a first end and a second end. A top face and a bottom face extend from the first end to the second end, and the securing mechanism is folded such that the bottom face at the first end is proximate to the bottom face at the second end, defining a channel configured to receive a portion of a seatbelt of the vehicle. The securing mechanism also includes an attachment mechanism that is configured to attach the securing mechanism to the computing device. In various embodiments, the securing mechanism is attached to the computing device at a point below a center of gravity for the computing device.