Sliding Lock Mounting for Vehicle Energy Storage Brackets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting solutions for energy storage systems in heavy-duty vehicles are cumbersome, complex, and pose safety concerns due to the need for secure and predictable mounting of heavy and voluminous components, especially during manufacturing and servicing, which is not efficiently addressed by current technologies.
Innovation Solution
A quick sliding lock mechanism is introduced, comprising a sliding lock assembly that translates between closed and open positions, with frame-mounted brackets and an actuator for secure and efficient locking of energy storage system brackets, allowing for remote operation and controlled movement restriction in both horizontal and vertical directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting solutions are used for energy storage systems, then the mounting process is secure, but the mounting procedure becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a sliding lock assembly that can dynamically transition between open and closed positions, allowing the bracket to be easily inserted when open and securely locked when closed. This dynamic mechanism replaces static, complex fastening procedures with a simple slide-and-lock operation that maintains security while reducing procedural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces traditional complex mechanical fastening systems with a streamlined sliding lock mechanism. The lock assembly slides along guide rails and engages with locking surfaces through pure translational motion, eliminating the need for multiple fasteners, alignment adjustments, and complex assembly steps while maintaining robust mechanical security
2Reliability
If traditional mounting solutions are used for energy storage systems, then the mounting is secure, but the assembly and servicing processes become time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding lock assembly is pre-configured in an open position during installation, allowing the energy storage system bracket to be quickly inserted into the frame-mounted bracket without requiring prior alignment or preparation. The preliminary open state of the lock enables rapid bracket insertion, significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining secure mounting
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring the lock to be manually manipulated into place during assembly, the system inverts the approach by having the lock assembly already in the correct receiving position. The bracket is designed to be inserted into the pre-positioned lock mechanism, which then automatically secures it, reversing the traditional sequence and dramatically reducing assembly and servicing time
3Reliability
If a secure locking mechanism is implemented for energy storage systems, then safety during accidents is improved, but the mounting system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is segmented into distinct functional components: the sliding lock assembly, the frame-mounted bracket with receiving cavity, and the guide rails. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function simply and reliably, while the overall system provides robust safety during accidents without requiring a monolithic complex mechanism
4Device complexity
If manual operation of locking mechanism is used, then the system is simple, but the operation requires direct contact and may be unsafe
Solution Approach 1:
An actuator serves as an intermediary between the operator and the sliding lock assembly. The actuator translates operator input (electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic signals) into the mechanical motion required to slide the lock assembly open or closed. This intermediary allows remote operation of the locking mechanism, enhancing operator safety by eliminating the need for direct contact with heavy energy storage system components while maintaining system simplicity
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AI summary
A mounting system for mounting of an energy storage system to a frame of a vehicle. The mounting system comprises an energy storage system bracket assembly, a frame-mounted bracket assembly, and a locking mechanism comprising a sliding lock assembly translatable between an open and a closed position locking the energy storage system.