Vehicle Tailgate Assembly via Adhesive Bonding and Fasteners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tailgate systems face challenges in efficient assembly, particularly in securely attaching tailgate panels and component-carrying frames while managing painting and access considerations.
Innovation Solution
A method for assembling a tailgate system involves securing a tailgate panel to a panel-carrying frame using adhesive, then attaching a component-carrying frame to the panel-carrying frame using fasteners. This method allows for painting of the tailgate panel and panel-carrying frame before assembly and enables access to tailgate components through various openings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the tailgate panel and panel-carrying frame are painted before assembly, then the painting process is more efficient and allows for better paint adhesion, but the assembly process becomes more complex due to the need to coordinate painting schedules with assembly operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by painting the tailgate panel and panel-carrying frame before assembly operations. This allows the painting process to be completed in advance, improving paint adhesion and efficiency while the components are held in a controlled environment, thereby resolving the contradiction between painting efficiency and assembly complexity.
2Ease of operation
If access openings are provided in the panel-carrying frame and component-carrying frame, then tailgate components can be accessed and installed more easily, but the structural integrity and security of the frames are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing access openings in specific locations on the panel-carrying frame and component-carrying frame where component installation is required. The openings are strategically positioned to provide necessary access while minimizing impact on overall structural integrity, allowing component installation without compromising frame strength.
3Strength
If multiple fasteners are used to secure the component-carrying frame to the panel-carrying frame, then the connection strength and security are improved, but the assembly time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by using multiple fasteners in a coordinated arrangement to secure the component-carrying frame to the panel-carrying frame. The fasteners are positioned and configured to work together as a unified connection system, achieving high connection strength while streamlining the assembly process through optimized fastener placement and integration.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The method facilitates efficient and secure assembly of tailgate systems, allowing for painted components and accessible tailgate components, thereby enhancing the assembly process and final system functionality.
Implementation Method 1
securing the tailgate panel to the panel-carrying frame includes adhesively bonding the tailgate panel to the panel-carrying frame
Data Source
AI summary
A method may secure a tailgate panel to a panel-carrying frame. A method may after securing the tailgate panel to the panel-carrying frame, secure a component-carrying frame to the panel-carrying frame. A method may after securing the component-carrying frame to the panel-carrying frame, secure one or more tailgate components to the component-carrying frame.