Vehicle Suspension Mounting Bracket Assembly Kit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing supplemental suspension systems for vehicles require substantial disassembly of existing components, increasing installation time and complexity, and often result in the discarding of usable parts, leading to higher costs and unnecessary modifications.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket assembly and kit that includes a receiving element, internal mounting element, and securement element, allowing for securement of suspension components between sprung and unsprung masses without extensive disassembly, utilizing a receiving cavity with retainment surfaces and recesses to align and secure the internal mounting element, thereby reducing complexity and preserving existing vehicle components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If supplemental suspension systems are installed using known mounting arrangements, then the suspension component can be secured to the vehicle, but substantial disassembly of existing suspension components is required, increasing installation time and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into multiple separable components: a receiving element that interfaces with the vehicle's existing suspension component, and a mounting element that secures the supplemental suspension spring. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed and installed, eliminating the need for extensive disassembly of existing suspension components while ensuring reliable securement.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket assembly serves as an intermediary component between the vehicle's existing suspension system and the supplemental suspension spring. Rather than directly modifying or disassembling the existing suspension components, the mounting bracket mediates the connection, allowing the supplemental spring to be integrated without substantial disassembly of the original suspension system.
2Reliability
If existing suspension components are disassembled for installation, then the supplemental suspension system can be installed, but the installation time and effort are significantly increased
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed and prepared in advance as a complete, pre-assembled unit that includes all necessary mounting elements and fasteners. This preliminary preparation allows the installer to simply attach the pre-built mounting bracket to the vehicle's existing suspension component without needing to perform time-consuming disassembly and reassembly operations during the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the mounting system into a pre-fabricated bracket assembly that interfaces with existing components, the installation process is reduced to simple attachment operations rather than extensive disassembly and reassembly, significantly reducing installation time while ensuring reliable integration of the supplemental suspension system.
3Reliability
If new components are supplied with the supplemental suspension system, then the supplemental suspension can be installed, but the costs increase and original components are discarded
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with universal compatibility features that allow it to interface with a variety of existing suspension components without requiring modification or replacement of the original parts. The bracket's receiving element can accommodate different shapes and configurations of existing suspension components, enabling the supplemental suspension system to be installed while preserving and reusing the vehicle's original components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket design enables recovery and reuse of existing suspension components by providing a mounting interface that works with original parts rather than requiring their replacement. The supplemental suspension system integrates with the vehicle's existing components through the mounting bracket, preventing the discarding of usable original parts and reducing overall installation costs.
4Reliability
If original components are modified to mount the supplemental suspension system, then the supplemental suspension can be installed, but the complexity and effort of installation significantly increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket serves as an intermediary that eliminates the need to modify original suspension components. Rather than cutting, drilling, or altering the vehicle's existing suspension parts, the mounting bracket provides a separate mounting interface that attaches to the original components without requiring any modification, thereby reducing installation complexity while ensuring reliable mounting of the supplemental suspension system.
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the mounting function into a distinct, standalone bracket assembly rather than integrating it into the original suspension components, the design avoids the need to modify the original parts. The segmented mounting bracket can be independently attached to existing components using standard fastening methods, eliminating complex modification operations while achieving secure mounting of the supplemental suspension system.
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AI summary
A mounting bracket assembly, such as for securing a suspension component to a receiving element of sprung or unsprung mass of a vehicle, can include an internal mounting element. An external mounting element can be secured to the receiving element using a securement element. A suspension assembly for a vehicle and a method of assembly including such a mounting bracket assembly are also included. A mounting bracket kit is also included.