Side-by-Side Vehicle Drivetrain Break Point and Pivoting Seat Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current side-by-side all-terrain vehicles lack efficient torque management and storage solutions, particularly in their drivetrain and seating arrangements, which affect performance and utility.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a drivetrain with a defined break point for excessive torque and a seating system where the seat bottom is pivotal relative to the seat back, allowing it to be raised for storage, along with a bus bar system for electrical connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a drivetrain without a defined break point is used, then the structure is simpler, but excessive torque can cause damage to the drivetrain components
Solution Approach 1:
The drivetrain is segmented into multiple components with a specifically designed break point in the front coupling. This break point acts as a sacrificial element that isolates torque shocks from critical components like the power source and final drives, protecting the overall system while maintaining structural integrity elsewhere.
Solution Approach 2:
The front coupling serves as an intermediary element between the power source and front wheels. It includes a defined break point that acts as a torque-limiting mechanism, preventing excessive torque from reaching critical drivetrain components while still allowing normal power transmission during operation.
2Quantity of substance
If the seat bottom is fixed in position, then the structure is simpler, but storage space under the seat is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The seat bottom is designed with pivotal movement capability relative to the seat back, transitioning between a lowered operational position and a raised storage position. This dynamic configuration allows the same structure to serve dual purposes: providing seating when lowered and creating storage space when raised.
Solution Approach 2:
The seat bottom can be raised vertically relative to the seat back, utilizing the vertical dimension to create storage space underneath. This dimensional change transforms the seating structure from a single-function seat into a multi-functional unit that incorporates storage capability without significantly increasing horizontal footprint.
3Ease of operation
If electrical connections are not directly accessible, then the structure is simpler, but access to electrical outlets becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The bus bar system is pre-configured with terminal blocks and electrical outlets positioned in directly accessible locations. This preliminary arrangement of electrical components ensures that connections can be made quickly and easily without requiring complex routing or disassembly of other vehicle components.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.