Saddled Vehicle Storage Box Power Supply via Hook Terminals

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing storage box power supply structures for saddled vehicles require significant shape changes and are prone to vibration-induced issues due to the need for new power supply parts on the bottom section, which compromises rigidity and contact reliability.

Innovation Solution

A power supply structure that incorporates hook-side terminals within the hooks and receiving-side terminals on the carrier, allowing for secure and vibration-resistant power delivery without the need for additional power supply parts on the storage box, utilizing a conventional structure with enhanced rigidity and self-cleaning capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a new power supply part (box-side connector) is provided on the bottom section of the storage box, then power supply function is achieved, but the shape of storage box must be greatly changed and rigidity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply functionVSAvoidshape of storage box

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The hook structure is given dual functionality: it serves both as a mechanical connection element for mounting the storage box and as a power supply conduit through the integrated hook-side terminal. This eliminates the need for separate power supply parts on the storage box bottom, avoiding shape changes while achieving power supply capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The power supply function is merged with the existing hook structure by providing the hook-side terminal inside the hook. This combines the mechanical mounting function and electrical power supply function into a single integrated component, avoiding the need for separate power supply parts that would require shape modifications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a new power supply part (box-side connector) is provided on the bottom section of the storage box, then power supply function is achieved, but vibrations affect the contact portion

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply functionVSAvoidcontact reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The hook structure inherently provides mechanical cushioning and vibration absorption through its engagement design. By placing the hook-side terminal inside the hook rather than on the vulnerable bottom surface, the terminal benefits from the hook's structural stability and is protected from vibration-induced contact issues.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The power supply terminal is merged with the vibration-resistant hook structure, allowing the terminal to benefit from the mechanical stability and vibration absorption characteristics of the hook engagement system, thereby improving contact reliability under vibrational conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Strength

If the hook-side terminal is provided inside the hook, then power supply structure uses conventional structure with high rigidity, but terminal positioning precision must be ensured

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverigidity of power supply structureVSAvoidterminal positioning precision

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The hook-side terminal is pre-positioned inside the hook during manufacturing, taking advantage of the hook's inherent geometric constraints. This preliminary positioning ensures accurate alignment when the hook engages with the carrier, eliminating the need for complex post-assembly adjustments and ensuring manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The hook-side terminal is nested inside the hook structure, utilizing the hook's internal space and geometric features for precise positioning. This nesting arrangement provides natural alignment references that ensure accurate terminal positioning while maintaining the compact, rigid power supply structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS11554826B2Storage box power supply structure for saddled vehicle

Publication Date: 2023.01.17 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD

AI summary

A storage box power supply structure for a saddled vehicle includes a storage box (30), a carrier (50) configured to detachably mount the storage box (30) on a vehicle body, a hook (33) configured to connect the storage box (30) to the carrier (50), a hook receiving section (53) configured to receive the hook (33), a hook-side terminal (70) provided inside the hook (33) and configured to supply electric power to an electrical component (46), and a receiving-side terminal (80) provided in the hook receiving section (53) and connected to the hook-side terminal (70) when the storage box (30) is mounted on the carrier (50).