Universal Auxiliary AC Mounting Plate With Prearranged Apertures
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of auxiliary air conditioning systems in vehicles, particularly over-the-road vehicles, is cumbersome due to the heavy components and existing mounting methods that require manual alignment and drilling, which is time-consuming and burdensome, especially on uneven surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A universal mounting plate with pre-arranged apertures and mounts that allows for efficient alignment and attachment of the condenser unit to the vehicle's surface, eliminating the need for manual alignment of mounts and simplifying the installation process by providing multiple points of connection and flexibility in mounting locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual alignment and drilling methods are used for mounting heavy components, then secure connection is achieved, but installation time and labor effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate includes pre-arranged apertures and mounts that are prepared in advance during manufacturing. This preliminary action eliminates the need for on-site alignment and drilling, allowing installers to simply attach the plate to the vehicle surface and secure the compressor assembly, thereby dramatically reducing installation time while maintaining connection security through the pre-positioned mounting features.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used on uneven vehicle surfaces, then secure attachment is possible, but the process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with multiple apertures arranged in different patterns and orientations to accommodate variations in vehicle surface geometry. By providing multiple aperture configurations, the system can adapt to uneven surfaces without requiring complex alignment procedures or additional mounting components, thus maintaining attachment security while simplifying the mounting process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting points are provided for flexibility in mounting locations, then adaptability to different vehicle configurations is improved, but the number of fasteners and assembly steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate integrates multiple aperture patterns and mount configurations into a single universal component that can accommodate various compressor assembly types and vehicle mounting locations. This universal design allows the same mounting plate to serve multiple mounting functions without requiring additional specialized components, thereby providing adaptability while avoiding proportional increases in assembly complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting structure for a compressor assembly of an auxiliary air conditioning system for a vehicle includes a mounting plate that includes a first surface, a second surface, a first plurality of apertures, and a second plurality of apertures. The mounting structure also includes a plurality of mounts disposed at the first surface, the plurality of mounts including a mount attached to the mounting plate via fasteners extending through the first plurality of apertures. The mounting structure also includes a mounting panel of a compressor unit of the auxiliary air conditioning system. The mounting panel includes a main portion having mounting apertures overlapping the plurality of mounts. Fasteners are disposed at the mounting apertures to attach the mounting panel to the mounting plate via the plurality of mounts.