Vehicle Enclosure Rail and Covering Assembly for Fast Deployment
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle enclosure systems require manual and cumbersome deployment and storage, are custom-fit for different vehicle models, and lack automation for quick entry and exit.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle enclosure system with a top and bottom rail, housing, covering, and motorized rear cover assembly that allows simultaneous deployment and storage, using handles, rollers, and magnetic brackets for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If divided sections are used for the covering material, then the enclosure can be manually deployed and stored, but the deployment and storage process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple divided sections into a single continuous covering material that can be deployed and stored as one unified piece. This eliminates the need to manually roll down and zip together multiple separate sections, reducing both the complexity of operation and the time required for deployment and storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (rolling, zipping, snapping) with an automated motorized system that uses a winch mechanism to deploy and store the covering material. This substitution dramatically reduces the time and effort required for deployment and storage operations.
2Ease of operation
If multiple divided sections with securing mechanisms are used, then the enclosure can be manually assembled, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate covering sections into a single continuous piece of covering material. This eliminates the need for multiple securing mechanisms (zippers, buttons, snaps) and simplifies the overall system structure while maintaining the ability to enclose the vehicle effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent removes the complex securing mechanisms (zippers, buttons, snaps) from the system by using a continuous covering material that can be secured in fewer locations. This extraction of unnecessary components reduces device complexity while preserving the enclosure function.
3Manufacturing precision
If custom-fit divided sections are used for different vehicle models, then the enclosure can be precisely attached, but the adaptability to various vehicle types decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the covering material and rail system to be universal and adaptable to multiple vehicle types and sizes. The continuous covering material can be adjusted in length and the rail system can be configured for different vehicle dimensions, allowing the same basic design to work across various golf cart models without requiring custom-fit divided sections for each vehicle type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates adjustable and configurable elements in the rail system and covering material that allow the enclosure to be dynamically adapted to different vehicle shapes and sizes. This flexibility enables precise attachment to various vehicle models while maintaining versatility across different vehicle types.
4Ease of operation
If manual rolling and securing of each section is required, then the enclosure can be stored in original position, but the storage process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual rolling and securing operations with an automated motorized winch system that winds the continuous covering material back onto a reel. This mechanical substitution dramatically reduces storage time while maintaining proper enclosure storage in the original position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the storage operation for the entire covering material into a single automated process controlled by one motor, rather than requiring separate manual rolling operations for each divided section. This consolidation of the storage process reduces both time and operational complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle enclosure system may include a top rail and a bottom rail coupled to a side of a vehicle. The vehicle enclosure system may also include a housing coupled to the side of the vehicle. The housing may include a covering coupled to at least one handle. The at least one handle may be configured to facilitate a movement of the covering by a user. The housing may include a roller configured to facilitate the movement and storage of the covering. The vehicle enclosure system may include a rear cover assembly coupled to the housing and the covering. The covering may enclose an interior of the vehicle and extend the rear cover assembly simultaneously when the covering is moved to a deployed position. The covering may expose the interior of the vehicle and store the rear cover assembly simultaneously when the covering is moved to a storage position.