Tailgate Accessory Mounting System with Sliding Tracks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tailgates lack versatility for accommodating various uses beyond cargo access, such as job site work or social events, as they do not provide adequate mounting options for accessory devices.
Innovation Solution
A tailgate accessory mounting system comprising tracks and anchoring bolts secured to the tailgate, allowing for the attachment of mounting plates that can hold a variety of accessory devices, including tools and tailgating setups, by sliding bolts within slots and bolting to reinforcement rails.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional tailgate design is used, then the tailgate structure remains simple, but the versatility for accommodating accessory devices is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The tailgate accessory mounting system provides a universal mounting solution that can accommodate multiple types of accessory devices (tools, tailgating equipment, work equipment) through standardized tracks and mounting plates, enabling the tailgate to serve multiple functions beyond simple cargo access
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components including tracks, anchoring bolts, and mounting plates that can be independently installed and configured, allowing the versatility feature to be added without fundamentally redesigning the entire tailgate structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessory devices are mounted to the tailgate, then the functionality and versatility are enhanced, but the mounting stability and security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system includes pre-installed tracks and reinforcement rails on the tailgate before accessory mounting, providing a prepared and stable structural foundation that ensures secure attachment of accessory devices while maintaining mounting reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system combines multiple structural elements (tracks, reinforcement rails, anchoring bolts, mounting plates) into an integrated assembly that distributes loads and enhances overall mounting stability while providing versatile accessory accommodation
Data Source
AI summary
A tailgate accessory mounting system includes a first track, a first anchoring bolt slidably received within a slot of the first track, and a mounting plate secured to the first track by the first anchoring bolt. The tailgate accessory mounting system may be secured to a tailgate of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, for example.