Vehicle Strut Mounting Reinforcement Unit Double Panel Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing strut mounting systems in vehicles lack sufficient strength at the mounting points, which affects ride comfort, driving stability, and noise and vibration performance.
Innovation Solution
A strut mounting reinforcement unit with a double panel structure comprising a shock absorber housing cover and a cover panel that forms a closed space, enhancing the structural integrity of the mounting point by creating a quadrangular panel shape with specific fastening holes and a drain hole for improved strength and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a single panel structure is used for strut mounting, then the device complexity is low, but the mounting point strength is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single panel structure to a double panel structure by adding a second panel dimension. The first panel includes a mounting point, and the second panel is positioned adjacent to it, creating a multi-layered mounting structure that significantly enhances strength while maintaining reasonable complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple panels (first panel and second panel) into an integrated double panel structure. These panels are connected through fastening holes and fastening members, merging their structural strengths to create a reinforced mounting point that supports the strut more effectively
2Stability of the object's composition
If the closed space is completely sealed, then the structural integrity is improved, but water accumulation occurs reducing durability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating a mostly closed space structure with a specific local opening. The double panel structure forms enclosed spaces for structural integrity, but strategically positioned fastening holes and gaps provide localized openings that allow water drainage while maintaining overall structural stability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the potential harm of water accumulation into a benefit by designing the closed space with controlled openings. The fastening holes and gaps that could be seen as structural weaknesses are actually designed to serve as drainage pathways, allowing water to escape while maintaining the structural integrity of the double panel assembly
Data Source
AI summary
The strut mounting reinforcement unit of a vehicle includes a shock absorber housing cover in which a strut may be inserted, the shock absorber housing cover being mounted to a vehicle body together with the strut, a shock absorber cover panel covering an upper portion of the shock absorber housing cover to be mounted to the vehicle body, and a closed space formed between the shock absorber housing cover and the shock absorber cover panel, thereby improving strength of a strut mounted portion of the vehicle body.