Universal Seat Bracket Assembly for Multiple Electronic Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicular seating assemblies require multiple individual brackets for various electronic modules of different dimensions, leading to space inefficiency and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A universal vehicular seat bracket assembly with retention features and clasps that can couple to a seat pan and lateral support member, featuring attachment points for heat sinks, USBs, and cooling modules, and made from recycled silicon-containing materials, allowing for flexible and secure connection of modules of varying dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple individual brackets are used for each electronic module, then each module can be securely coupled to the seating assembly, but the space required increases and the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual brackets for different electronic modules are merged into a single universal bracket assembly that can accommodate multiple modules simultaneously, reducing the total space required while maintaining secure coupling capability
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is designed with universal coupling features including multiple retention features (J-retainers, self-tapping screws, projections) and attachment points that can securely couple various electronic modules (heat sinks, USB modules, cooling modules) of different dimensions to the seat pan and lateral support members
2Reliability
If multiple individual brackets are used for each electronic module, then each module can be securely coupled to the seating assembly, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual brackets are combined into one integrated universal bracket assembly, reducing the number of separate components and simplifying the overall system while maintaining the ability to securely couple multiple electronic modules
Solution Approach 2:
The universal bracket assembly serves multiple functions by providing various retention features and attachment points that can accommodate different electronic modules, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets and reducing system complexity
3Area of stationary object
If a universal bracket assembly is used to couple multiple modules, then space efficiency improves and complexity is reduced, but the ability to accommodate modules of various dimensions must be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly incorporates multiple retention features (J-retainers, self-tapping screws, projections) and numerous attachment points positioned at different locations, enabling it to securely accommodate electronic modules of various dimensions while maintaining space efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is segmented into multiple retention features and attachment points that can be selectively used depending on the size and configuration of the electronic module being coupled, providing adaptability while maintaining a compact unified structure
4Strength
If rigid coupling structures are used, then structural strength is improved, but the ability to dissipate load variations and prevent shattering is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The material properties of the bracket assembly are modified by incorporating recycled silicon-containing materials, which provide both structural strength and flexibility to dissipate load variations and prevent shattering under extreme conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly utilizes composite material construction combining recycled silicon-containing materials with other materials to achieve both structural strength for secure coupling and flexibility for load dissipation, preventing shatter failure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and secure universal coupling of multiple electronic modules to a vehicular seat assembly, reducing space requirements and accommodating modules of different dimensions without the need for individual brackets, while providing shatter-resistant flexing members for load dissipation.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of flexing members configured to dissipate variations in seat loads
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicular seat bracket assembly is provided that includes a bracket body comprising a plurality of retention features and a forwardly disposed tab, each configured to couple the bracket body to a seat pan. The bracket assembly also includes a plurality of clasps on the body configured to couple the body to a lateral support member of a seat. The plurality of clasps also includes a plurality of flexing members configured to dissipate variations in seat loads.