Multi-Axis Sliding Tool Assembly for Vehicle Tracks

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a sliding tool assembly that can effectively engage and move along the accessory tracks of a vehicle, providing versatility and stability while accommodating various accessories and loads.

Innovation Solution

The sliding tool assembly includes a sliding member connected to an accessory track, with a base member and beam members that are rotatably connected and capable of rotating about multiple axes, allowing for adjustable positioning and secure attachment of accessories, and can be locked in place to prevent movement, facilitating the use and storage of tools and accessories.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a sliding tool assembly is designed with multiple rotatable beam members to accommodate various accessories and loads, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to accommodate various accessories and loadsVSAvoidstructural complexity of multiple rotatable components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tool assembly is divided into multiple independent beam members (first beam member, second beam member, third beam member) that can be segmented and reconfigured. Each beam member can rotate independently about its rotation axis, allowing the system to be divided into functional segments that can be positioned separately to accommodate different accessory configurations and load requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The beam members are designed with rotatable connections that allow dynamic adjustment of the assembly configuration. Each beam member can rotate about its rotation axis to change the overall shape and orientation of the assembly, providing adaptability for various accessories and loads while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the sliding member is designed to engage accessory tracks for movement along the vehicle, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability may be compromised due to potential movement or instability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to slide along accessory tracksVSAvoidstability and prevention of unwanted movement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The sliding member is designed with dynamic engagement capabilities that allow it to move freely along the accessory tracks when adjustment is needed, then lock into stable positions when positioning is required. This provides ease of operation for repositioning while maintaining reliability through controlled stability at desired locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11345291B2Sliding tool assembly for a vehicle

Publication Date: 2022.05.31 NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD

AI summary

A sliding tool assembly for a vehicle includes a sliding member configured to be slidably connected to a first accessory track of a vehicle. A base member is rotatably connected to the sliding member and rotatable about a first rotation axis. A first beam member is rotatably connected to the base member and rotatable about a second rotation axis. A second beam member is rotatably connected to the first beam member and rotatable about a third rotation axis.