Vehicle Accessory Carrier With Adjustable Vacuum Suction Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carrier devices for securing accessories to vehicles often require permanent mounting brackets and are not adaptable to different vehicle shapes and sizes, limiting their versatility and requiring custom fits for specific makes and models.
Innovation Solution
A carrier device with adjustable suction cups and a support frame that can rotate and adjust in length, using vacuum pumps to attach securely to vehicles, and incorporating wireless technology for pressure monitoring and a retractable tether for security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If adhesive tapes or clips are used to secure accessories, then installation is simple, but they deteriorate over time due to exposure to elements and lose holding capability
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier device is divided into a base portion that attaches to the vehicle and a support portion that extends outward. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized independently - the base for secure attachment and the support for accessory holding - resolving the contradiction between simple installation and reliable long-term holding.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using adhesive tapes or clips that attach to the accessory and rely on the accessory's weight for support, this invention inverts the approach by providing a dedicated carrier structure that actively supports the accessory. The carrier bears the load rather than relying on the accessory's weight to maintain attachment.
2Ease of operation
If accessories are secured using conventional methods, then initial installation is easy, but they become loose and may fall off after prolonged use
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier device is pre-installed on the vehicle in a secure manner using mechanical fastening methods. This preliminary secure attachment provides a stable foundation that prevents loosening over time, while still allowing easy installation during the initial setup phase.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier device incorporates adjustable features that allow it to adapt to different accessory weights and sizes. This dynamic adaptability ensures stable attachment across varying conditions, preventing the loosening that occurs with fixed conventional methods.
3Reliability
If a secure mounting system is used to prevent accessories from falling, then reliability is improved, but the system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier device is designed with universal features that allow it to secure multiple different types of accessories using the same basic structure. The support portion can accommodate various accessory shapes and sizes without requiring different mounting systems, maintaining simplicity while ensuring security.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier device acts as an intermediary between the vehicle and the accessory, providing a dedicated interface that simplifies the connection. Rather than directly attaching accessories to the vehicle or using complex multi-component systems, the carrier mediates the connection with a simple, reliable interface.
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AI summary
A carrier device for securing an accessory to a vehicle is provided. The carrier device includes a support frame, a first suction cup mounted at the first end of the support frame, and a second suction cup mounted at the second end of the support frame. The carrier device also includes a first vacuum pump configured to selectively adjust the pressure within the first suction cup, and a second vacuum pump configured to selectively adjust the pressure within the second suction cup. The suction cups may be pivotally mounted to the support frame such that the rotational position of the first and second suction cups relative to the support frame is adjustable to selectively couple the carrier device to a vehicle. The carrier device may also include a support frame having a length that is adjustable to adapt to the size of a vehicle, and/or to adapt to the size of an accessory.