Vehicle Mounting Plates Using Existing Anchor Points

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for mounting organizational applications to vehicles often compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle and pose safety risks due to the need for drilling or cutting, especially when dealing with electric and hybrid vehicles that have sensitive electrical components.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that utilize pre-located anchor points and plates with angled anchor flanges to secure organizational applications without drilling or cutting into the vehicle, using existing openings to avoid interference with electrical components and maintain the vehicle's structural integrity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If drilling or cutting is used to secure organizational applications to the vehicle, then the mounting stability is improved, but the structural integrity of the vehicle deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidstructural integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes pre-existing anchor points and openings that were prepared during vehicle manufacturing. By locating and utilizing these pre-prepared mounting locations, the system achieves stable mounting without requiring subsequent drilling or cutting operations that would compromise structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediate mounting components including mounting plates, anchor flanges, and fasteners that connect organizational applications to the vehicle through pre-existing anchor points. These intermediaries enable secure mounting while preserving the original vehicle structure by avoiding direct drilling or cutting.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of manufacture

If drilling or cutting is used to modify the vehicle for mounting purposes, then the ease of installation is improved, but the safety and reliability of the vehicle deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of installationVSAvoidvehicle safety

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Anchor points and openings are pre-positioned during vehicle manufacturing at locations that are verified to be safe and non-interfering with electrical components. This preliminary preparation enables easy installation while maintaining safety and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Mounting plates and anchor flanges serve as intermediaries that connect organizational applications to pre-existing safe anchor points. These components facilitate easy installation through standardized fastening procedures while ensuring safety by anchoring to predetermined secure locations away from sensitive electrical systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If drilling or cutting is performed on the vehicle floor, then the mounting capability is improved, but the risk of damaging electrical components increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting capabilityVSAvoidrisk of damaging electrical components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Anchor points are pre-located during vehicle manufacturing at positions that are deliberately chosen to avoid electrical components, batteries, and wiring. This preliminary positioning enables mounting capability while eliminating the risk of damaging electrical systems during subsequent installation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Mounting plates and anchor flanges act as intermediaries that provide mounting capability through pre-existing safe anchor points. These components enable versatile organizational application installation while protecting electrical components by maintaining a safe distance through the intermediate mounting structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Ease of manufacture

If modification of the vehicle is performed to secure organizational applications, then the ease of mounting is improved, but the resale value of the vehicle deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of mountingVSAvoidvehicle resale value

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Pre-existing anchor points and openings are provided during vehicle manufacturing, enabling easy mounting of organizational applications without requiring modification. This preserves the vehicle's original condition and maintains resale value while still providing mounting capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Mounting plates and anchor flanges serve as removable intermediaries that enable easy mounting without permanent modification to the vehicle. The organizational applications can be installed and removed without altering the vehicle structure, thereby preserving resale value.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11878630B1System and method for mounting structures to a vehicle

Publication Date: 2024.01.23 ADRIAN STEEL CO

AI summary

A system and method for mounting structures to a vehicle may include providing an anchor point; the anchor point may have of an anchor point aperture in a structural member. The system and method may also include securing a plate to the anchor point by aligning an aperture in an anchor flange of the plate with the anchor point aperture. The system and method may also include locating a fastener through the anchor flange aperture and the anchor point aperture to secure the plate to the anchor point.