Vehicle Cabin Bridge Segmentation for Configurable Seating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle interior configurations are limited in terms of adjustability, restricting the number of possible configurations within a vehicle cabin.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle design featuring a track with a guide channel and a bridge that extends over it, where the bridge includes a first portion pivotably engaged with the track and protrusions that resist loads, allowing for increased configurability and flexibility in seating arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a track with guide channel and bridge structure is implemented, then adaptability and configurability of the vehicle cabin is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bridge is divided into a first portion and a second portion that can move relative to each other along the track. This segmentation allows the bridge to transform between different configurations (closed and open positions) while maintaining structural integrity, thereby improving cabin adaptability without requiring a completely complex redesign of the entire bridge structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge structure incorporates dynamic elements including a movable second portion that can slide along the track, and protrusions that can engage or disengage from the guide channel. This dynamic design enables the bridge to transition between different positions and configurations, enhancing vehicle cabin adaptability while using relatively simple mechanical components.
2Strength
If protrusions are added to resist vertical loads, then strength and load resistance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protrusions are integrated directly into the first portion of the bridge structure, merging the load-resisting function with the existing structural elements. This eliminates the need for separate support components, thereby improving strength and load resistance while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The protrusions serve multiple functions: they engage with the guide channel to prevent excessive vertical movement, provide structural support, and work in conjunction with the track system to enable controlled movement. This multi-functionality improves load resistance without requiring additional dedicated components, thus avoiding excessive complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes a track that defines a guide channel and a bridge that extends over the guide channel when the bridge is in a closed position. The bridge includes a first portion that is releasably coupled to a second portion. The first portion is pivotably engaged with a first side of the track.