Portable Vehicle Divider with Adjustable Screw Mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle divider systems are either ineffective or impractical for widespread adoption in ridesharing due to their permanent nature, failing to provide a suitable solution for separating driver and passenger regions effectively in vehicles without compromising user preferences.
Innovation Solution
A portable, extendable barrier system with a connection apparatus featuring a screw unit, ball joint, and stabilizer bar that can be releasably engaged with vehicle seats and interior components, allowing for adjustable positioning and easy installation/removal to separate the driver and passenger cabins.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanent barrier structures are installed to separate front and rear vehicle interiors, then safety and deterrence effectiveness are improved, but device complexity and user acceptance deteriorate due to heavy-duty materials and bolted installation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier system is divided into multiple components: a barrier panel, connection apparatus with screw units, and mounting brackets. This segmentation allows the barrier to be installed without permanently modifying the vehicle structure, resolving the contradiction between safety effectiveness and installation complexity by enabling reversible installation through separate, manageable components
Solution Approach 2:
The connection apparatus incorporates adjustable screw units that can accommodate varying angles and positions of seat backrests. By changing the mounting parameters (angle, position) rather than requiring fixed permanent mounting points, the system achieves reliable attachment across different vehicle configurations without complex installation procedures
2Reliability
If permanent barrier structures are installed to separate front and rear vehicle interiors, then safety and deterrence effectiveness are improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to inability to remove or reposition the barrier
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier system transitions from a static permanent structure to a dynamic removable system. The connection apparatus with releasable screw units allows the barrier to be easily installed and removed by the user, maintaining safety effectiveness when needed while providing flexibility for user convenience, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation
3Adaptability or versatility
If extendable barrier with sliding tracks is used to adapt to vehicle dimensions, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional moving components
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier panel is designed as a universal component that can adapt to different vehicle types and seat configurations. The connection apparatus with adjustable screw units serves multiple functions: mounting the barrier, accommodating angle variations, and providing secure attachment. This multi-functionality achieves dimensional adaptability without requiring complex extendable mechanisms with sliding tracks
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AI summary
A barrier to partition the interior of a vehicle is disclosed, comprising an extendable barrier configured to adapt to the dimensions of the interior of a vehicle via one or more sliding tracks. At least one connection apparatus is releasably connected to the extendable barrier to at least one seat of the vehicle. The connection apparatus comprises a screw unit to compensate for varying angles within the interior of the vehicle and to retain the extendable barrier on the seat of the vehicle.