Vehicle Data Acquisition Device Pivot Rotation Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional data acquisition devices for vehicles are prone to damage and user injury due to their fixed position, and the addition of adjustable and rotatable mechanisms increases manufacturing costs and leads to insufficient securing force and noise from vibrations.

Innovation Solution

A data acquisition device with a first body and a second body, featuring pivot members and cushion pads for adjustable rotation, which reduces wear and noise by allowing user-adjustable positioning and providing shock absorption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable and rotatable mechanisms are added to the data acquisition device, then adaptability to various vehicle types is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various vehicle typesVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a rotatable first body that can rotate relative to the second body around a rotation axis, allowing the device to adapt to different vehicle types and installation positions. This dynamic structure enables the same device to be universally applied across various vehicle configurations without requiring multiple specialized designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable and rotatable mechanisms are added to the data acquisition device, then adaptability to various vehicle types is improved, but manufacturing cost increases due to more parts

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various vehicle typesVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the rotation mechanism directly into the first body structure, where the first body itself serves as the rotating component. This merging approach eliminates the need for separate, complex adjustment mechanisms and additional parts, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the data acquisition device is made adjustable and rotatable, then adaptability is improved, but securing force is insufficient leading to slack from vehicle vibration

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidsecuring force

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a cushion pad between the first body and the vehicle interior, positioned to absorb vibrations and shocks during vehicle operation. This cushioning element compensates for the potential instability introduced by the rotatable mechanism, preventing excessive movement and maintaining secure attachment despite the added adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

4Adaptability or versatility

If the data acquisition device is made adjustable and rotatable, then adaptability is improved, but noise and wearing increase along the rotating position

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidnoise and wearing

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The cushion pad is strategically placed at the rotation interface to reduce friction and wear between the first body and the vehicle interior. By providing a low-friction contact surface, the cushion pad minimizes wearing along the rotating position and dampens noise generated during rotation, allowing the adaptable mechanism to operate smoothly and quietly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

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 device allows for user-adjustable positioning, reduces wear and noise, and enhances securing force, thereby preventing damage and injury while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Implementation Method 1

The two cushion pads are respectively located on the two lateral walls of the recession and circumferentially disposed around the two pivot members

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS9026306B2Data acquisition device for a vehicle

Publication Date: 2015.05.05 WISTRON NEWEB CORP

AI summary

A data acquisition device for a vehicle includes a first body and a second body. A first body includes a first casing, an antenna member, and two cushion pads. A terminal of the first casing forms a recession and two lateral walls of the recession have two pivot members. The antenna member is disposed in the first casing. The two cushion pads are respectively located on the two lateral walls of the recession and circumferentially disposed around the two pivot members. Each of the cushion pads has a core hole and the pivot members are respectively passing through the core holes. The second body includes a second casing and a process device. A terminal of the second casing has a plug part, and the second casing respectively have two pivot holes pivoted on the two pivot members. The processing device is disposed in the second casing.