Universal Accessory Mounting Frame for Vehicle Seats

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle accessory mounting systems lack a universal or semi-universal solution that can be easily coupled to various vehicle seat base arrangements, making it challenging to interchange and install different accessories in vehicles used for ride-hailing and ride-sharing services.

Innovation Solution

A universal accessory mounting frame with adjustable seat attachment projections and an accessory fastener that can be configured to fit different vehicle seat base arrangements, allowing for the secure attachment of various vehicle accessories, such as storage platforms or entertainment features, by using cam-shaped bearing surfaces and spring-biased clamping mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed mounting rail is used to attach vehicle accessories, then the mounting structure is simple and reliable, but it cannot accommodate various vehicle seat base arrangements and reduces versatility

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with various vehicle seat base arrangementsVSAvoidcomplexity of mounting structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting frame employs adjustable seat attachment projections that can be repositioned along the longitudinal axis to accommodate different seat base arrangements. The projections are movable relative to the frame body, allowing dynamic adaptation to various mounting positions while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting frame is designed as a universal solution that can be attached to different vehicle seat base arrangements through adjustable projections. The same frame structure serves multiple functions by accommodating various seat configurations, reducing the need for multiple specialized mounting solutions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable seat attachment projections are used to accommodate various seat base arrangements, then versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustability to different seat configurationsVSAvoidnumber of adjustable components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting frame is divided into distinct components: a frame body and separate adjustable seat attachment projections. This segmentation allows the projections to be independently adjusted and positioned, providing versatility while keeping each individual component relatively simple in design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If cam-shaped bearing surfaces are used to secure the accessory, then the mounting is reliable and secure, but the installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of accessory mountingVSAvoidease of installation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The bearing surfaces of the seat attachment projections feature cam-shaped (curved) geometries that convert rotational motion into linear clamping force. This curved surface design provides reliable securement through mechanical advantage while maintaining relatively simple installation through rotational adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

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

Enables easy installation and secure mounting of vehicle accessories across different vehicle seat configurations, providing additional space and amenities for passengers while accommodating various anchor point dimensions and configurations, enhancing usability and versatility in ride-sharing and ride-hailing services.

Implementation Method 1

at least a portion of each of the first bearing surface and the second bearing surface is created by a cam-shaped extremity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCam mechanism: Cam

Implementation Method 2

a plurality of springs is used to bias the first seat attachment against the second seat attachment projection

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSpring elasticity: Spring

Implementation Method 3

the plurality of springs is configured to clamp the first seat attachment projection and the second seat attachment projection to the first portion of the vehicle seat base and the second portion of the vehicle seat base

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11548448B2Accessory mounting frame for a vehicle seat base

Publication Date: 2023.01.10 FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING LLC

AI summary

An accessory mounting frame is attachable to various vehicle seat bases and allows for connection of a vehicle accessory when the vehicle seat is removed. The accessory mounting frame includes a first seat attachment projection, a second seat attachment projection, and an accessory fastener coupled to the first seat attachment projection and the second seat attachment projection. The first seat attachment projection has a first bearing surface that is configured to bear against a first portion of the vehicle seat base. The second seat attachment projection has a second bearing surface that is configured to bear against a second portion of the vehicle seat base. The first seat attachment projection and the second seat attachment projection are adjustable with respect to the accessory fastener.