Vehicle Frame Assembly Shock Absorption Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing frame assemblies for supporting implements on vehicles often require excessive space for shock absorption, making them inconvenient to install on smaller vehicles like ATVs and providing sub-optimal shock absorption due to a large space-to-shock absorption ratio.

Innovation Solution

A frame assembly with a lever and biasing assembly that pivots to adjust the position of the implement, utilizing a spring-based biasing system and a u-shaped limiting member to optimize space usage and shock absorption, allowing for compact installation on smaller vehicles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing supporting frames use shock absorption mechanisms, then shock absorption capability is improved, but space required and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshock absorption capabilityVSAvoidspace required

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the shock absorption mechanism with the frame structure itself, where the lateral members and cross members form the shock-absorbing structure rather than being separate components. This integration reduces the overall space required while maintaining shock absorption capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The frame employs dynamic shock absorption through the articulated connection between lateral members and cross members, allowing the structure to flex and absorb impacts during operation. This dynamic response eliminates the need for large static shock absorption components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If existing supporting frames use shock absorption mechanisms, then shock absorption capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshock absorption capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The shock absorption function is merged into the basic frame structure, where the lateral members and cross members serve dual purposes as both structural support and shock absorption elements. This eliminates the need for separate shock absorption mechanisms and reduces overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The frame structure itself provides shock absorption through its geometric configuration and articulated connections, eliminating the need for external shock absorption components. The structure absorbs shocks through its own design rather than requiring additional specialized mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If the biasing assembly is compressed to absorb shocks, then shock absorption is improved, but the length of the biasing assembly decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshock absorptionVSAvoidlength of biasing assembly

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The biasing assembly is designed to dynamically compress and extend as shocks occur, with the length changing as part of the shock absorption process. The articulated connections allow the assembly to flex and change length while absorbing impacts, transforming the length change from a drawback into a functional aspect of shock absorption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 frame assembly effectively absorbs rearward forces applied to the implement, providing improved shock absorption while maintaining a compact design suitable for smaller vehicles, enhancing convenience and performance.

Implementation Method 1

a biasing assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end defining a length of the biasing assembly. The biasing assembly is movable between an extended position and a compressed position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a lever being pivotably connected to the support frame to pivot about a first pivot axis between a first position and a second position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Data Source

PatentUS11225765B2Frame assembly for supporting an implement on a vehicle

Publication Date: 2022.01.18 SOUCY INTERNATIONAL INC

AI summary

A frame assembly for supporting an implement on a vehicle includes a support frame attachable to the vehicle, a lever pivotable about a first axis between first and second positions, and a biasing assembly connecting the lever to the support frame. A first end of the biasing assembly is supported against the lever to pivot about a second pivot axis being parallel to the first pivot axis and being vertically spaced relative to the first pivot axis when the support frame is removably attached to the vehicle and the lever is in the first position. A second end of the biasing assembly is supported against the support frame to pivot about a third pivot axis when the lever pivots about the first pivot axis. The third pivot axis is parallel to and is spaced from the first pivot axis when the support frame is removably attached to the vehicle.