Removable Trailer ABS Module Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Trailer/dolly systems experience downtime due to periodic maintenance and module failures, leading to operational inefficiencies, increased costs, and insurance expenses, as existing system modules require the entire vehicle to be inoperable for replacement and are often installed incorrectly.
Innovation Solution
A system module with a mounting element that attaches to an I-beam or C-channel using fasteners or clamps, allowing for quick removal and replacement, utilizing a unique clamp design like the Haldex clamp for easy installation and minimizing downtime, and enabling interchangeable system modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the system module is permanently integrated into the trailer/dolly, then the structural stability and reliability are improved, but the trailer/dolly downtime increases when maintenance or replacement is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The system module is designed as a separable component that can be independently removed from the trailer/dolly without affecting the entire vehicle structure. The mounting element allows the module to be divided into removable and fixed portions, enabling quick replacement while maintaining system reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting element provides a dynamic attachment system that transitions between secured and removable states. This allows the system module to be firmly fixed during operation for reliability, yet quickly detached for maintenance, resolving the contradiction between stability and downtime.
2Manufacturing precision
If the system module uses complex installation procedures to ensure proper mounting, then the installation precision is improved, but the installation time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element incorporates self-aligning features and self-locking mechanisms that automatically ensure proper installation without requiring complex procedures or specialized tools. The design guides correct positioning and secures the module through inherent mechanical features, achieving precision while simplifying the installation process.
3Loss of time
If the system module is designed for quick removal and replacement, then the trailer/dolly downtime is reduced, but the mounting stability and security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting element is pre-configured with alignment features and securing mechanisms that ensure stable attachment before removal is initiated. The design prepares the connection for both secure operation and controlled detachment, maintaining mounting stability while enabling quick replacement when needed.
Data Source
AI summary
An anti-lock brake system module for a trailer or dolly, including a module panel having a front side and a back side facing in an opposite direction to the front side, a plurality of anti-lock brake system components, at least a portion of the components attached to the front side of the module panel and at least a portion of the components attached to the back side of the module panel, the plurality of anti-lock brake system components including an anti-lock brake valve and an electronic control unit, and a mounting element for removably connecting the module panel to a mounting location, such as an I-beam, of the trailer or dolly.