Vehicle Electronic Device Mounting Structure Vibration Isolation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle mounting structures for electronic devices in engine or motor rooms fail to effectively isolate vibrations and thermal management, leading to inefficient cable wiring and potential damage from impacts.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle mounting structure that fixes an electronic device to a drive train with a gap using a bracket and a vibration isolating bush, featuring a tubular structure with elastic members to absorb vibrations and protect against impacts by positioning the vibration isolating bushes between the brackets and the electronic device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the electronic device is fixed directly to the drive train, then the mounting structure is simple, but vibrations from the drive train are transmitted to the electronic device

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting structureVSAvoidvibration transmission
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a vibration isolating bush as an intermediary component between the bracket and the electronic device. This bush absorbs vibrations from the drive train before they reach the electronic device, effectively blocking the transmission path of harmful vibrations while maintaining the overall simplicity of the mounting structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The vibration isolating bush is pre-installed in the mounting structure to provide cushioning against vibrations before they can affect the electronic device. This proactive approach prevents vibration transmission rather than addressing it after the fact.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Volume of moving object

If the electronic device is mounted close to the drive train, then the mounting structure is compact, but thermal isolation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting structureVSAvoidthermal isolation
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration isolating bush serves a dual function as both a vibration absorber and a thermal insulator. By positioning this intermediary component between the bracket and the electronic device, the patent creates a thermal barrier that isolates the electronic device from heat generated by the drive train, even when mounted in close proximity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the electronic device is fixed rigidly to the bracket, then the mounting structure is stable, but impact protection is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting structureVSAvoidimpact damage
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration isolating bush is pre-positioned to provide impact cushioning between the bracket and the electronic device. When impacts occur during vehicle operation, this bush absorbs and dampens the shock forces, protecting the electronic device from damage while maintaining stable mounting through the bracket connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The vibration isolating bush changes its mechanical parameters (stiffness, damping characteristics) in response to different operating conditions. Under normal vibrations, it provides flexible isolation, while under impact conditions, it absorbs shock energy, thereby adapting to protect the electronic device while maintaining mounting stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

This configuration reduces vibration transmission, enhances thermal isolation, and improves cable wiring efficiency while providing impact protection by minimizing the rupture of power cables during collisions.

Implementation Method 1

a vibration isolating bush is attached between the bracket and the electronic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration isolation: Damping

Implementation Method 2

The first vibration isolating bush is provided between the first bracket and the electronic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Implementation Method 3

The gap is provided between the drive train and the electronic device with a view to making vibrations of the drive train unlikely to be transmitted to the electronic device, thermally isolating the electronic device from the drive train

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Data Source

PatentEP2928713B1Vehicle mounting structure for electronic device
Publication Date: 2017.09.06 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

The vehicle mounting structure comprises an electronic device (5), a first bracket (12, 13), a drive train (2) and a first vibration isolating bush (30, 30a, 30b). The electronic device (5) is fixed on the drive train (2) via the first bracket (12, 13), and the electronic device (5) and the drive train (2) define a gap (Sp) therebetween. The first vibration isolating bush (30, 30a, 30b) is provided between the first bracket (12, 13) and the electronic device (5).