Vehicular Accessory Adapter with Front and Rear Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicular accessory mounting systems lack a versatile and efficient method to securely attach accessories to both the front and rear exterior portions of a vehicle, limiting the range of attachment options and flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A vehicular accessory adapter featuring a front connector with attachment elements and a spacer, along with a rear connector, allows for secure attachment to both front and rear vehicular mounts, utilizing various attachment structures such as bolts, apertures, and ratchet openings to accommodate different accessories like limb risers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing vehicular accessory mounting systems are used, then accessories can be mounted to the vehicle, but the systems lack versatility and efficiency in securing accessories to both front and rear exterior portions
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate front and rear connectors, each independently attachable to front and rear vehicular mounts. This segmentation allows flexible configuration where accessories can be mounted to one or both connectors, providing versatility without requiring a complex integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The front and rear connectors are designed with universal attachment structures that can accommodate multiple accessory types. Each connector can be attached to the vehicle body and used independently or in combination, making the mounting system adaptable to various accessory mounting needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Reliability
If a secure attachment solution is implemented for both front and rear vehicular mounts, then attachment reliability is improved, but installation and removal ease may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connector design incorporates dynamic attachment elements that allow for easy engagement and disengagement. The attachment structures are designed to be securely fastened during installation but can be easily released during removal, providing both reliability and operational ease without compromise.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple attachment structures are provided for different accessory types, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The front and rear connectors incorporate multiple attachment structures within a unified design framework. Each connector can accommodate different accessory types through standardized attachment interfaces, providing broad compatibility without requiring complex specialized structures for each accessory type.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicular accessory adapter attaches a vehicular accessory to a front vehicular mount of a vehicle, and includes a front connector having a main body, a first and second front connector openings, and a front connector flange having a front connector attachment structure to which an accessory can attach; and first and second attachment elements to secure the front connector to the front vehicular mount. The adapter can optionally include a spacer configured to position between the front vehicular mount and the front connector. The adapter can further optionally include a rear connector having a base a base opening and a rear connector flange to which an accessory can attach.