Vehicle Body Barrier Segmented Board Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle body barriers lack efficient mechanisms for adjusting and securing cargo enclosures, leading to suboptimal space utilization and accessibility in cargo receiving areas.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle body barrier system comprising vertically spaced non-movable boards and a movable board that can adjust between offset and overlapping positions, secured by engagement structures, allowing for flexible closure and opening of horizontal spaces between the boards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a movable board is added between non-movable boards to enable adjustment, then cargo enclosure flexibility and accessibility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier is divided into multiple boards (non-movable boards and movable boards) that can be independently positioned. Each board is a separate segment that can be adjusted relative to others, allowing flexible cargo enclosure configuration while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The board adjacent to the first non-movable board is made movable relative to the first non-movable board, transforming a static barrier structure into a dynamic one. This allows the barrier to adapt between different configurations (open and closed states) while using simple mechanical movement rather than complex actuation systems
2Ease of operation
If boards are made movable to optimize space utilization, then accessibility for loading/unloading is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable board is designed to be operable by a single user without requiring complex mechanisms or multiple people. The board can be independently moved between positions and locked into place using simple engagement structures, making the system self-sufficient and easy to operate for loading and unloading operations
Solution Approach 2:
The movable board can be positioned within the space defined by the non-movable boards, creating a nested configuration. When the movable board is in its second position, it fits within the enclosure formed by other boards, allowing compact storage and simple assembly without requiring complex manufacturing processes
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AI summary
A vehicle body barrier has a vertical support, a first non-movable board and a second non-movable board. The vertical support is configured to be received in a vehicle body. The first non-movable board is fixedly attached to the vertical support. The second non-movable board is fixedly attached to the vertical support and is vertically spaced from the first non-movable board. The movable board is movably connected to the first non-movable board between a primarily offset position and a primarily overlapping position. The movable board is disposed between the first and second non-movable boards in the primarily offset position.