Universal Electric Engine Mount with Adjustable Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric motor mounts require customization for specific vehicle body shapes and sizes, making the conversion of conventional vehicles to electric or hybrid vehicles impractical due to high costs.
Innovation Solution
A universal electric engine mount with independent and movable adjustable mounting arms that can be configured to fit any front wheel drive vehicle, allowing for direct coupling of the electric engine to the vehicle's axles without custom fitting, utilizing a design with projections extending perpendicular to the sidewalls and vertically offset channels for dynamic adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional electric motor mounts are customized to fit specific vehicle body shapes and sizes, then the mounting reliability is improved, but the manufacturing cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single electric motor mount structure that can be adapted to multiple vehicle types through adjustable mounting arms. The mount includes a base plate with multiple mounting positions and adjustable arms that can be configured to fit different vehicle chassis configurations, eliminating the need for custom-designed mounts for each vehicle model while maintaining secure mounting reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics through adjustable mounting arms that can be repositioned along the base plate to accommodate different vehicle body shapes and sizes. The mounting arms feature adjustable lengths and angles, allowing the same mount structure to dynamically adapt to various installation requirements without requiring multiple custom-designed components
2Strength
If conventional vehicles are converted using customized electric motor mounts, then the secure mounting of electric engines is achieved, but the conversion cost becomes impractical
Solution Approach 1:
The universal electric motor mount design allows a single standardized component to serve multiple vehicle conversion applications. By featuring an adjustable base plate with multiple mounting positions and reconfigurable mounting arms, the same mount can be used across different vehicle types and engine configurations, significantly reducing per-unit conversion costs while maintaining adequate mounting strength through proper adjustment and secure fastening
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal electric engine mount is designed with adjustable mounting arms, then the adaptability to different vehicles is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the mounting structure into modular components: a base plate with multiple mounting positions, separate adjustable mounting arms, and individual adjustment mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted and configured, providing high vehicle compatibility while keeping the adjustment process systematic and manageable rather than requiring complex integrated mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a universal electric engine mount for vehicles, wherein the universal engine mount may be configured to be installed into at least any front wheel drive vehicle.