Vehicle Bottle Holder With Adjustable Spring-Loaded Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional oxygen bottle securement devices are bulky, heavy, require tools for installation, and are not adaptable to various bottle sizes or non-tank objects, posing hazards and inefficiencies in vehicle storage and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A compact, flexible securement system that uses no tools, is lightweight, and can be mounted to multiple vehicle anchorages, accommodating various bottle sizes and securing multiple objects, with adjustable brackets and quick-release mechanisms for easy installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional oxygen securement devices are used, then bottles can be secured in vehicles, but the devices are bulky, heavy, and require tools for installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical fastening systems (bolts, screws, tools) with a spring-loaded pin mechanism that uses elastic energy storage and release. The spring pin automatically engages with anchorages through a simple pushing motion and locks in place, eliminating the need for tools while maintaining secure attachment. The release mechanism uses a button-actuated spring system to eject the pin for removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The securement device incorporates self-aligning and self-latching features where the spring-loaded pin automatically finds and engages with the anchorage holes without requiring precise manual alignment. The device also includes self-adjusting straps with ratcheting mechanisms that automatically tighten and lock around the bottle, providing securement without manual adjustment or tools.
2Reliability
If conventional securement devices are used, then bottles are retained, but the devices take up excessive space and are difficult to move
Solution Approach 1:
The securement device is divided into separate modular components: a mounting base with spring pins, adjustable strap assemblies, and bottle support elements. This segmentation allows each component to be compact and lightweight while maintaining overall functionality. The modular design enables the device to be stored in a collapsed or disassembled state, minimizing space when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic, adjustable elements including telescoping straps, collapsible support structures, and movable mounting components. These dynamic features allow the device to compact into a small storage configuration when not in use, yet expand to provide full securement functionality when needed, reducing permanent space occupation in the vehicle.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed-configuration securement devices are used, then installation is simple, but the devices cannot adapt to various bottle sizes or non-tank objects
Solution Approach 1:
The securement device is designed with universal mounting options that can attach to multiple types of vehicle surfaces (floor, wall, overhead) using standardized anchorages. The adjustable straps and support structures can accommodate various bottle diameters, heights, and shapes, as well as non-cylindrical objects like canes and walkers, making a single device suitable for multiple applications and user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The device features dynamically adjustable components including telescoping straps with ratcheting mechanisms, movable support brackets, and adjustable mounting positions. These dynamic elements allow the fixed-structure base to adapt its configuration to secure objects of varying sizes and shapes, providing versatility without requiring multiple different devices.
4Reliability
If conventional devices with straps are used, then bottles can be secured, but strap adjustment for different sizes is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual strap threading and knot-tying mechanisms with automated ratcheting systems and quick-release buckles. The ratcheting mechanism automatically tightens the strap around the bottle with a simple pulling motion and locks in place, eliminating the time-consuming process of manual adjustment and knot securing. Quick-release buttons allow for equally rapid removal.
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AI summary
A securement system for portable bottles, intended for use in a vehicle, is disclosed and claimed herein. In one particular embodiment, the securement system is constructed from a vertical stanchion. Disposed about the periphery, on four sides, are four vertically oriented mounting channels. A top bottle holder and a bottom bottle holder are installed in a selected mounting channel. At least the top bottle holder can be adjusted vertically to accommodate bottles with various heights. The bottom bottle holder includes a platform for supporting the bottle, and both the top and bottom holder include a cradle that receives a side of the bottle. Both the top bottle holder and bottom bottle holder include releasable, hook and loop straps to hold the bottle flush and secure against the cradles. The base of the stanchion includes features for securing the stanchion in a convention L-Track, of the type typically found in transit vehicles.