Side-by-Side Vehicle Side Net Assembly Pivoting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Side-by-side all terrain vehicles lack effective solutions for rider ingress and egress while maintaining safety and structural integrity, particularly with existing netting systems that do not easily collapse or latch securely.
Innovation Solution
A side net assembly comprising a pivotal bar and net that is pivotally mounted and latchable to the vehicle frame, allowing for secure latching when in use and easy collapse for rider access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a net assembly is used to enclose the seating area for safety, then rider safety is improved, but rider ingress and egress become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The net assembly is designed with a pivotal bar that allows it to dynamically change position between an enclosed state (for safety) and an open/collapsed state (for rider access). The net can be pivoted about the pivotal bar to swing between these positions, enabling easy rider ingress and egress while maintaining safety when enclosed.
Solution Approach 2:
The net assembly is divided into separable components including the net itself, the pivotal bar, and latching mechanisms. This segmentation allows the net to be independently positioned and latched at different locations, enabling it to be opened for rider access while maintaining structural integrity and safety when closed.
2Strength
If a net assembly is latched securely to maintain structural integrity, then vehicle safety is improved, but ease of access for riders deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The latching mechanism is designed to be dynamically controllable, allowing the net assembly to be securely latched to frame members when structural integrity is needed, and easily unlatched when rider access is required. The latch can be quickly engaged and disengaged without compromising the strength of the connection when latched.
3Reliability
If the net assembly remains fixed to ensure safety, then rider protection is improved, but rider ingress and egress become cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The net assembly incorporates a pivotal bar that enables it to rotate or pivot between a fixed enclosed position (providing rider protection) and an open position (allowing easy rider access). This dynamic capability allows the net to transition between fixed and mobile states as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The net assembly is designed as a separate, movable component that can be independently positioned relative to the vehicle frame. This segmentation allows the net to be moved between enclosed and open positions without affecting the overall vehicle structure, maintaining simplicity while enabling mobility.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.