Tire Mounted Accessory Attachment Apparatus

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing accessory attachment devices for spare tires obstruct the operation of rear vehicle doors and preclude the use of trailer hitch functionality, failing to provide a secure and versatile method for mounting accessories like flag poles while allowing towing.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable attachment apparatus with radially spaced attachment arms and securing assemblies that securely engage the tire, featuring ratchet buckles and a strap securing loop, allowing for the attachment of accessories like flag poles without hindering the trailer hitch or rear door operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If accessory attachment devices are mounted to the spare tire assembly, then accessories can be securely attached to demonstrate individuality and patriotism, but the operation of the rear door is obstructed

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory mounting capabilityVSAvoidRear door operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment device is divided into separate modular components including a mounting bracket that attaches to the spare tire assembly and an accessory holder portion. This segmentation allows the mounting mechanism to be positioned away from the rear door opening area, enabling door operation while maintaining accessory attachment capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment device utilizes the radial dimension of the spare tire assembly by extending attachment arms outward from the tire center. This dimensional approach positions accessories in a spatial location that does not interfere with the planar motion of the rear door, resolving the conflict between accessory mounting and door operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If accessory attachment devices are mounted to obstruct the rear door operation, then accessories can be attached, but the rear door cannot be opened or closed properly

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory mounting capabilityVSAvoidRear door operation reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment device is designed with localized mounting features positioned on specific portions of the spare tire assembly that are spatially distant from the rear door hinge and seal areas. This local positioning ensures that accessory attachment does not interfere with the critical regions required for reliable door operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10493924B2Tire mounted attachment apparatus

Publication Date: 2019.12.03 SAMOUCE JEROME A

AI summary

An adjustable attachment apparatus and an associated method for attaching an accessory to a tire is provided. The apparatus may include a first and second attachment arm that each include a first portion and a second portion. The apparatus may include a third attachment arm that includes a first portion and a second portion, and the first, second, and third attachment arm may be radially spaced apart from one another. The apparatus may include at least one securing assembly configured to securely engage the first attachment arm, the second attachment arm, and the third attachment arm to the tire. The apparatus may further include an accessory receptacle member disposed proximate to the first portion of the third attachment arm. The accessory receptacle member may define at least one channel aligned parallel to the first portion of the third attachment arm, the channel being configured to receive an accessory attachment therein.