Vehicle Hanger Apparatus with Variable Locating Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hanger apparatuses for vehicles are not adaptable to different vehicle types due to varying shapes and sizes, leading to increased investment costs and complex structures when new vehicle types are introduced, as they require dedicated hanger apparatuses for each type.
Innovation Solution
A hanger apparatus with variable locating units that can adjust their positions automatically, comprising a hanger frame with fixed locators and variable locating units, including a mounting bracket, rotatable variable locator, fixing protrusion, and a mechanism with operating cylinders and elastic members to support vehicle components of different shapes and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated hanger apparatuses are manufactured for each vehicle type, then the hanger apparatus can support vehicle components of specific shapes and sizes, but the investment costs increase and the structure becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger apparatus employs variable locating units with adjustable positions instead of fixed dedicated configurations. The locating units can be dynamically repositioned to accommodate different vehicle component shapes and sizes, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated apparatuses while maintaining adaptability across various vehicle types
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger apparatus is designed as a universal system that can handle multiple vehicle types through standardized mounting brackets and adjustable locating mechanisms. This multi-functional design allows a single apparatus structure to serve various vehicle component configurations without requiring type-specific dedicated designs
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated hanger apparatuses are manufactured for each vehicle type, then the hanger apparatus can support vehicle components of specific shapes and sizes, but the investment costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger apparatus uses standardized mounting brackets and common structural components that can be reused across different vehicle types. This universal design reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the need to produce separate dedicated apparatuses for each vehicle type, while still providing the necessary adaptability through adjustable locating units
3Adaptability or versatility
If variable locating units are introduced to accommodate different vehicle types, then the hanger apparatus becomes commonly applicable to various vehicles, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger apparatus divides the locating function into separate adjustable locating units that can be independently positioned. Each locating unit operates as an independent module with standardized interfaces, allowing flexible configuration for different vehicle types without requiring complex integrated redesigns of the entire system
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the hanger apparatus to be commonly applicable to various vehicle types, reducing initial investment costs, simplifying system configuration, and improving workability by allowing for adaptable positioning of vehicle components during assembly.
Implementation Method 1
elastic members respectively provided along the connecting rods and interposed between the mounting block and the lower fixing plate
Implementation Method 2
operating cylinders and elastic members to support vehicle components of different shapes and sizes
Data Source
AI summary
A hanger apparatus for a vehicle and a changer comprising the same are provided herein, which are configured to correspond to a multitude of vehicle components (e.g., bodies or panels) of different shapes and sizes according to vehicle type and are commonly applicable to various types of vehicles by utilizing variable locating units capable of varying locating positions according to vehicle type and automatically varying the variable locating units.