Vehicle Clip With Multi-Step Prongs For Shield Plate Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fender shield plate mounting solutions require dedicated fixing holes and are prone to rattling, limiting adaptability across different vehicle models and increasing the risk of incorrect mounting.
Innovation Solution
A clip design that utilizes existing round welding holes with adjustable leg portions and multi-step engagement prongs, combined with rattle-suppressing ribs and elastic pieces, to securely mount and adapt the fender shield plate across various vehicle models while minimizing rattling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated fixing holes are used to mount the shield plate, then the mounting reliability is improved, but the adaptability to different vehicle models deteriorates and the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clip is designed to be universally applicable across different vehicle models by utilizing existing round welding holes that are already present in various vehicle body panels. The leg portions with multi-step engagement prongs can adapt to different hole positions and configurations, allowing the same clip design to serve multiple mounting scenarios without requiring model-specific modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The clip acts as an intermediary component between the shield plate and the body panel. Instead of directly mounting the shield plate to the body panel using dedicated fixing holes, the clip mediates this connection by engaging with existing welding holes and providing a secure attachment point for the shield plate, thereby eliminating the need for dedicated mounting holes.
2Device complexity
If a single fixing portion is used to mount the base plate, then the device complexity is reduced, but the rattling increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is segmented into multiple functional elements: two leg portions positioned at different locations, each with multi-step engagement prongs that can independently engage with the body panel. This segmentation allows the structure to maintain low complexity while effectively suppressing rattling through distributed contact points.
3Strength
If the leg portions are made rigid for strong mounting, then the mounting strength is improved, but the adaptability to different hole configurations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The leg portions incorporate a degree of flexibility through their design, allowing them to adapt to different hole configurations while maintaining mounting strength. The multi-step engagement prongs can adjust their position and engagement depth to accommodate variations in hole locations and dimensions across different vehicle models, providing both strength and adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The clip effectively mounts the fender shield plate using existing holes, reduces rattling in all directions, and allows for easy release, ensuring secure and adaptable fastening across different vehicle models.
Implementation Method 1
rattle-suppressing ribs and elastic pieces, to securely mount and adapt the fender shield plate
Data Source
AI summary
A clip for mounting to a vehicle a shield plate arranged on the inside of a fender panel. The clip can be adapted to different vehicle models by changing the shield plate used with the clip. The clip comprises a shield plate insertion slot for inserting a shield plate, and two leg portions mounted in two mounting holes in a body panel. When the leg portions are inserted into the mounting holes in the body panel, conical portions on the leg portions guide the clip to the mounting position. To mount a fender shield plate, the clip has a shield plate engagement prong for engaging an engagement hole in the shield plate, and a shield plate releasing piece for releasing the shield plate engagement prong. The clip has a multi-step engagement prong for engaging the mounting holes in the body panel, and a clip releasing piece for releasing the engagement.