Skid Plate Assembly With Integrated Adjustable Light Source
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skid plate assemblies do not effectively provide illumination and protection for vehicle components, especially in off-road conditions, and lack adjustable lighting solutions that can be easily installed without requiring extensive modifications to the vehicle's frame.
Innovation Solution
A skid plate assembly with a built-in light source that can be angled for optimal visibility, integrated with a durable main body and mounts that allow secure attachment to the vehicle's frame without drilling, featuring adjustable lighting and a power assembly for operational flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a light source is integrated into the skid plate assembly, then visibility and illumination are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light source is integrated directly into the skid plate assembly, merging the lighting function with the protective skid plate structure. This combination eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets and wiring harnesses, reducing overall system complexity while providing illumination.
Solution Approach 2:
The skid plate assembly serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical protection for vehicle components and simultaneously provides illumination through the integrated light source. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying the overall system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the light source angle is made adjustable, then adaptability to different driving conditions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light source is mounted on an adjustable bracket that allows the beam angle to be dynamically changed. The bracket can be positioned at different angles relative to the skid plate, enabling the light to be directed at optimal angles for various driving conditions such as off-road or on-road use.
3Strength
If the skid plate assembly is made integral with the bumper, then manufacturing precision and structural strength are improved, but ease of manufacture and installation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The skid plate assembly is designed as a separate, modular component that can be attached to the vehicle frame independently of the bumper. This segmentation allows the skid plate to be manufactured and installed separately, simplifying the manufacturing process and enabling easier replacement or adjustment without working on the bumper itself.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vehicle that can include a bumper, a plurality of frame brackets, and a skid plate assembly, and related methods. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a skid plate assembly that can include a light source and a main body with a first portion, a second portion, and a plurality of mounts. The skid plate assembly can extend below a bumper of a vehicle. The main body can define an opening that exposes the light source and the face of the light source can be aimed forward and downward.