Stake Pocket Insert With Dual Bore For Versatile Truck Accessory Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stake pocket inserts for truck beds are complex, prone to component loss, lack secure attachment mechanisms, and are often incompatible with different types of vehicle accessories, leading to safety issues and inefficient use of truck space.
Innovation Solution
A stake pocket insert with a modular design featuring dual bores of varying diameters and thread types, allowing for secure attachment of multiple accessory types without extending beyond the pocket, ensuring stability and versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If known stake pocket inserts use multiple separable components, then they can be configured to connect accessories, but components get lost and the insert becomes inoperable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separable components into a single integrated stake pocket insert. The insert includes a body with a bore, a stake receiving feature, and an accessory mounting feature all as one unified component that attaches to the truck bed sidewall, eliminating the risk of component loss while maintaining accessory connection capability
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated insert design provides multiple functions within a single component: it secures to the sidewall via the stake receiving feature, accommodates various accessories through the bore, and maintains structural integrity. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate parts while preserving all necessary connection capabilities
2Device complexity
If known stake pocket inserts lack secure attachment mechanisms, then they are simple in design, but accessories disengage during truck motion causing safety issues
Solution Approach 1:
The stake receiving feature includes a curved or contoured geometry that interfaces with the stake to prevent disengagement during truck motion. The curved design provides mechanical interlocking that secures the accessory firmly while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is constructed from materials with appropriate mechanical properties to ensure secure attachment. The body material provides structural strength and friction characteristics that prevent accessory disengagement during vehicle motion, achieving reliable security without overly complex mechanisms
3Ease of operation
If known stake pocket inserts extend out of stake pockets when not in use, then they are easy to access, but they get in the way, prevent full use of truck bed, and cause injury
Solution Approach 1:
The insert is designed to nest completely within the stake pocket when not in use. The body dimensions are configured so that the outer surfaces of the insert are contained within the pocket boundaries, eliminating obstruction and injury risks while allowing easy access when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The insert provides dynamic functionality by remaining concealed within the pocket during normal truck bed use, then becoming accessible when an accessory needs to be attached or removed. This dynamic positioning resolves the conflict between accessibility and obstruction
4Ease of manufacture
If known stake pocket inserts are configured for one type of accessory, then they are simple to manufacture, but different accessories require changing inserts
Solution Approach 1:
The insert incorporates a bore with dimensions and characteristics that can accommodate multiple types of accessories. The bore is designed to receive various accessory configurations, allowing a single manufactured insert to serve multiple accessory types without requiring insert changes
Solution Approach 2:
The insert design separates the attachment function (stake receiving feature) from the accessory interface function (bore), allowing the bore to be optimized for universal accessory compatibility while the attachment mechanism remains simple to manufacture. This functional segmentation enables versatility without compromising manufacturing simplicity
Data Source
AI summary
A stake pocket insert for attaching a vehicle accessory to a vehicle. The stake pocket insert may comprise a member configured to be disposed within a stake pocket of the vehicle and facilitate attachment of the vehicle accessory to the vehicle. The member may include a first surface, a second surface, and a bore extending through the member between the first surface and the second surface. The bore may include a smooth bore portion having a smooth inner surface, wherein the smooth bore portion is configured to accommodate a vehicle accessory having a smooth outer surface. The bore may also include a threaded bore portion having a threaded inner surface, wherein the threaded bore portion is configured to accommodate a vehicle accessory having a threaded outer surface.