Modular Vehicle Interior Support Frame for Wiring and Furniture Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle interior support structures lack a robust and modular framework for efficiently integrating insulation, electrical wiring, and furniture components, limiting customization and functionality in vehicle living spaces.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle internal support structure assembly comprising interconnected longitudinal frame members with grooves or tracks for secure attachment of components, insulation panels, electrical wiring, and modular furniture, allowing for customizable installation within vehicle cargo areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a robust and modular framework is implemented for integrating insulation, wiring, and furniture components, then the ease of manufacture and customization is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple longitudinal frame members (first group, second group, third group) that can be independently manufactured and then interconnected. This segmentation allows for modular assembly, improving ease of manufacture while the standardized connection interfaces control the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The longitudinal frame members serve multiple functions: they provide structural support, create rectangular positions for panel attachment, form channels for insulation and wiring integration, and enable furniture component mounting. This multi-functionality improves ease of manufacture by consolidating multiple features into single components, while the standardized universal interface pattern controls the increase in device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple interconnected longitudinal frame members are used to create rectangular positions and channels, then the adaptability for various vehicle types is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure is segmented into multiple independent longitudinal members that can be configured in different arrangements to suit various vehicle types. This allows customization for different cargo areas while maintaining standardized connection methods that control assembly complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular frame member design allows the structure to be dynamically adapted to different vehicle configurations and customization requirements. The standardized interfaces enable flexible reconfiguration while controlling the increase in assembly complexity through repetition of proven connection patterns.
3Adaptability or versatility
If insulation panels and electrical wiring are integrated into the support structure channels, then the functionality of the vehicle interior is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure merges multiple functions into a single integrated system: structural support, thermal insulation accommodation, electrical wiring routing, and furniture mounting. This consolidation improves functional integration while the standardized channel designs and connection interfaces control the increase in device complexity through modular repetition.
Solution Approach 2:
The longitudinal frame members and connection members serve as universal platforms that simultaneously provide structural support, create insulated channels for wiring, and enable furniture attachment. This multi-functionality improves functional integration while the standardized interface patterns control integration complexity.
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AI summary
A vehicle internal support structure assembly. The assembly includes a first frame structure including a left-side frame portion, a right-side frame portion and a top-side frame portion. The first frame structure is interconnected with the second frame structure. The left-side frame portion includes a first group of interconnected vertically oriented and horizontally oriented longitudinal frame members. The right-side frame portion includes a second group of interconnected vertically oriented and horizontally oriented longitudinal frame members. The top-side frame includes a third group of interconnected longitudinal frame members. The left-side frame is connected to the top-side frame via a first group of connection members. The right-side frame is interconnected to the top-side frame via a second group of connection members.