Truck Bumper Bracket Positioning via Hydraulic Power Integration
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bumper attachment designs for truck accessories lack integration of power systems such as hydraulic lines, electrical plugs, and pressurized water outlets, and do not efficiently position brackets for mounting hydraulic or electric attachments.
Innovation Solution
A bumper attachment system that includes a bracket and frame secured to a truck, utilizing hydraulic cylinders operated by power systems to selectively position the bracket for mounting hydraulic or electric attachments, incorporating high-pressure hydraulic lines, electric plugs, and pressurized water outlets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional bumper attachment designs are used, then the structure is simple, but the ability to support power systems (hydraulic lines, electrical plugs, pressurized water outlets) is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bumper attachment structure with integrated power system components (hydraulic lines, electrical plugs, pressurized water outlets) into a single unified assembly. This merging allows the bumper to simultaneously provide mechanical attachment functionality and power system support, resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity by consolidating multiple functions into one integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bumper attachment is designed as a multi-functional device that can support various power system components (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, water systems) and different types of attachments. The universal design incorporates standardized mounting points and power system interfaces that can accommodate multiple different attachments, thereby achieving high adaptability without proportionally increasing structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed bracket positioning is used, then the structure is simple, but the ability to selectively position brackets for various orientations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs hydraulic cylinders to create a dynamic positioning mechanism for the bracket. Instead of a fixed static structure, the bracket can be selectively positioned to various orientations through the action of hydraulic cylinders. This dynamic capability allows the same structure to serve multiple positioning requirements, achieving versatility while keeping the positioning mechanism relatively simple through the use of standard hydraulic components.
3Productivity
If manual attachment mounting is used, then the system is simple, but the efficiency of mounting attachments is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service mounting system where the bracket, when positioned in the correct orientation, automatically aligns the attachment with the power system connections. This self-aligning and self-connecting capability eliminates the need for complex manual positioning and connection procedures, thereby improving mounting efficiency without requiring proportionally complex mounting mechanisms. The system essentially mounts itself through the coordinated positioning of the bracket and attachment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and cost-effective mounting of attachments with the ability to position the bracket for various orientations, supporting a range of truck accessories while maintaining operational effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
a bumper attachment and an attachment assembly including a bracket and a frame secured to the truck, the bracket is selectively positioned via hydraulic cylinders operatively operated by the power systems of the bumper attachment
Data Source
AI summary
A bumper attachment for a truck accessory including a bumper assembly, a power systems assembly and an attachment assembly. The bumper assembly is coupled to the front end of a truck. The power assembly is mounted to the bumper assembly. The power assembly includes hydraulic connectors, blade connectors, and pneumatic. The attachment assembly is coupled to the bottom end of the truck and extends beyond the front end of the bumper. Furthermore, the attachment assembly includes a bracket and frame that can be positioned in various configurations to allow receive different attachments. The bracket can receive hydraulic and electronic attachments which are then operatively coupled to the power systems assembly.