Vehicle Torsion Rod Clip Assembly for Noise and Wear Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Typical closure panels in vehicles use torsion rods that contact each other, causing unwanted noise and wear, which deteriorates their opening and closing performance.
Innovation Solution
A clip assembly comprising a clip with grooves to receive torsion rods and an elastic member to prevent contact between them, using a clip assembly to secure the rods and an elastic member to retain the rods and an elastic member to secure the rods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If two torsion rods are used to facilitate opening and closing the closure panel, then the opening and closing function is achieved, but the torsion rods contact each other generating unwanted noise and wear
Solution Approach 1:
An elastic member is introduced as an intermediary element between the two torsion rods. This elastic member acts as a mediator that prevents direct contact between the torsion rods during operation, thereby eliminating the harmful noise and wear generated by their contact while still allowing the closure panel to open and close properly
2Device complexity
If the torsion rods are allowed to contact each other for structural simplicity, then the device complexity is reduced, but the wear deteriorates the opening and closing performance
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member serves as a simple intermediary component that prevents direct contact between torsion rods. This addition maintains relatively simple device structure while significantly improving reliability by preventing wear that would otherwise deteriorate the opening and closing performance over time
3Object-generated harmful factors
If an elastic member is added to prevent contact between torsion rods, then noise and wear are reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clip and elastic member are combined into a single integrated clip assembly unit. This merging of components allows the elastic member to be conveniently mounted and retained on the torsion rods through the clip structure, reducing the practical complexity of assembly and maintenance while maintaining the noise and wear reduction benefits
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The clip assembly effectively prevents contact between the rods, reducing noise and wear, and stabilizing the rods' movement.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member configured to be received by the clip and to prevent contact between the first torsion rod and the second torsion rod
Data Source
AI summary
A clip assembly for torsion rods of a closure panel of a vehicle includes a clip and an elastic member. The clip is configured to receive a first torsion rod and a second torsion rod. The elastic member is configured to be received by the clip. The clip includes a body member, a first leg extending outwardly in a first direction, and a second leg extending outwardly in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A first groove is disposed in the first leg and a second groove is disposed in the second leg. The first groove and the second groove are configured to receive the elastic member.