Vehicle Securement Device With Inflatable Pillow Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle securement devices are limited in adjustability, repositionability, and versatility, often requiring significant effort to remove or reposition, and are typically designed for a single type of item with restricted orientation.
Innovation Solution
A securement device with a mounting system that includes an inflatable pillow for adjustable and releasable mounting, combined with an attachment device allowing for various orientations and types of object retainers, and an anti-theft tether for secure attachment to the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a permanent mounting device is used to secure the securement device to the vehicle, then the device is firmly fixed and stable, but it cannot be easily repositioned or removed
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device transitions from a static permanent mounting to a dynamic adjustable mounting system. The retainer assembly can be positioned at multiple locations along the mounting device and secured at each position, allowing both stable fixation when mounted and easy repositioning when needed. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction between firm fixation and repositioning ease.
2Strength
If the mounting device is constructed for permanent securement, then the device is securely attached to the vehicle, but significant effort is required to remove or reposition it
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is segmented into multiple positioning locations with corresponding retainers. The retainer assembly can engage with different segments (positioning locations) along the mounting device. This segmentation allows the device to be securely attached at any chosen location while enabling easy relocation to other segments, reducing removal effort compared to permanent securement.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the device is designed with a fixed mounting structure, then the mounting is stable and secure, but the orientation of the retained item is very limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is designed with multiple positioning locations arranged to accommodate various orientations of the retainer assembly. This universal design allows the same mounting device to support different orientations (vertical, horizontal, angled) while maintaining mounting stability through the retainer engagement mechanism at each position.
4Device complexity
If the device is designed for a single type of item, then the structure is simple and focused, but it lacks versatility for different types of objects
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer assembly is designed with universal compatibility to work with different types of objects (firearms, tools, sports equipment). The retainer mechanism can accommodate various object shapes and sizes while maintaining structural simplicity in the overall device design. This universality allows one mounting device to serve multiple functions without significantly increasing complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible and secure mounting of objects at desired orientations and locations within a vehicle, allowing easy removal and repositioning while resisting unauthorized removal, accommodating different types of retainers and enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
an inflatable pillow positioned at the rear of the mounting plate and configured to inflate and thereby urge the retainer assembly toward the mounting plate
Data Source
AI summary
A securement device for use in a vehicle. The device includes a retainer for holding or storing an object such as a firearm. The device utilizes an inflatable pillow to hold the device in position in the vehicle. It also includes an attachment that couples to the retainer and allows for adjustment of the orientation of the retainer.