Removable Tractor Toolbox on Weight Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tractor-mounted toolboxes typically occupy operator space and are not conveniently accessible, as they are rigidly secured to the tractor, limiting their usability.

Innovation Solution

A toolbox is designed to be selectively removably mounted on the horizontally extending weight support at the forward end of a tractor, featuring a rectangular shape with recesses and notches for secure attachment, allowing for easy installation and removal without occupying cab space, and incorporating weights for stabilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the toolbox is rigidly secured to the tractor or incorporated into the tractor structure, then the toolbox is securely mounted, but it occupies operator space and is not conveniently accessible

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessibility of toolboxVSAvoidOperator space

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The toolbox is extracted from the tractor cab structure and repositioned to the forward end of the tractor on the weight support. This removes the toolbox from the operator space while maintaining secure mounting through the weight support structure with recesses and notches that engage with the toolbox.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The toolbox mounting location is changed from the vertical dimension (inside cab) to the horizontal dimension (forward end of tractor). By utilizing the forward end space on the weight support, the toolbox becomes accessible without encroaching on the operator's cab space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the toolbox is rigidly secured to the tractor, then the toolbox is stable, but it cannot be easily removed or repositioned

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveRemovability of toolboxVSAvoidStability of toolbox mounting

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system transitions from a static rigid connection to a dynamic removable connection. The recesses and notches in the weight support engage with corresponding features on the toolbox, providing stable mounting when attached, while allowing easy removal when needed through the pin mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system is segmented into separate components: the weight support with recesses and notches, the toolbox with corresponding engagement features, and a pin for securing. This segmentation allows the toolbox to be easily attached and detached while maintaining stability when mounted.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If weights are added to the weight support for stabilization, then the toolbox mounting is more secure, but the overall weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveStability of toolbox mountingVSAvoidTotal weight of tractor assembly

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The weight support structure utilizes the inherent weight of the tractor and the toolbox itself as stabilizing forces. The recesses and notches are designed to engage with the weight support in a way that leverages the existing mass for stability, rather than adding separate counterweights.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Data Source

PatentUS8083111B2Tractor mounted toolbox

Publication Date: 2011.12.27 LASE JOHN J

AI summary

A toolbox is selectively removably mounted on the weight support positioned at the forward end of a tractor. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of weights are positioned on the weight support at each side of the toolbox and are interconnected together.