Universal Seat Rib Cage for Flexible Vehicle Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current seat mounting structures in vehicles lack flexibility and efficiency in accommodating multiple seating configurations and passenger safety requirements, particularly in autonomous driving vehicles, where space optimization and comfort are crucial.
Innovation Solution
A universal seat rib cage structure with integrated mounting points and adjustable features, allowing for detachable and flexible mounting of seats, armrests, and storage solutions, which includes a U-shaped design for side impact protection and a modular center seat module with adjustable backrest and storage capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional seat mounting structure is used, then the seat is securely mounted to the vehicle floor, but the flexibility and efficiency in accommodating multiple seating configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The seat rib cage is designed as a universal mounting structure that can accommodate multiple seating configurations (single seat, dual seat, triple seat arrangements) and various seat types (passenger seats, captain's chairs, jump seats). The standardized mounting points and adjustable positioning mechanisms enable the same rib cage structure to serve multiple functions across different vehicle models and seating requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is divided into modular components including the seat rib cage, mounting brackets, and adjustable positioning mechanisms. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component to achieve different seating configurations, enabling flexibility without requiring complete redesign of the entire mounting system.
2Volume of moving object
If space is allocated for traditional mounting structures, then seats are securely mounted, but space for batteries in the vehicle floor is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure transitions from a floor-based mounting approach to a vertical wall-mounted rib cage configuration. By moving the mounting interface to the vehicle's vertical structure rather than the floor, the design frees up floor space for battery placement while maintaining secure seat mounting through the vertically oriented rib cage and mounting brackets.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal seat rib cage structure is used, then flexibility in seating arrangements is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rib cage is designed with standardized mounting points, standardized bracket interfaces, and adjustable positioning mechanisms that enable the same structural component to accommodate multiple seat types and configurations. This universality reduces the need for multiple specialized mounting structures while maintaining adaptability across different seating arrangements.
4Ease of operation
If traditional mounting points are used, then seats are firmly attached, but ease of installation and removal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable and removable mounting brackets that can be easily installed and removed from the rib cage structure. These dynamic mounting points allow service providers to quickly reconfigure seating arrangements or remove seats for maintenance, while maintaining secure attachment when installed through standardized fastening mechanisms.
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AI summary
A seat mounting structure for at least one seat in a vehicle having a vehicle structure is provided. The seat mounting structure may have a seat rib cage configured as a universal solitary mounting bracket to which at least one seat can be affixed. The seat rib cage may have a plurality of rib cage elements connected with each other to form the seat rib cage. The seat rib cage may also have a plurality of seat mounting points for mounting the at least one seat to the seat rib cage. The seat rib cage may also have a plurality of vehicle structure mounting points for mounting the seat rib cage to the vehicle structure.