Wheel Chock Mounting Assembly for Ergonomic Non-Interfering Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wheel chock mounting systems for machines, such as underground loaders, often interfere with the machine's functions and do not consider operator ergonomics or ease of use, leading to accessibility issues.
Innovation Solution
A wheel chock mounting assembly comprising a bracket and a stopper, where the stopper is mounted on the machine at a predefined distance from the bracket, with a V-shaped plate oriented to slope upwards towards a receptacle, allowing for secure and ergonomic placement of the wheel chock without interfering with the machine's operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the chock is customized and mounted at arbitrary locations on the machine, then the chock becomes easily accessible to the operator, but the chock or its mount may interfere with machine functions, parts, or surroundings
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into two separate components: a bracket mounted on the machine surface and a stopper mounted at a distance from the bracket. This segmentation allows the chock to be positioned in a location that is accessible to the operator while ensuring that neither component interferes with machine functions or surroundings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the chock mounting system is customized by end customers or dealers, then the chock can be installed according to their discretion, but the customization fails to account for operator ergonomics and ease of use
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket and stopper are designed with predetermined geometric relationships and mounting specifications that incorporate ergonomic considerations. The stopper's V-shaped plate with its specific angle and gradient is pre-configured to facilitate easy chock placement and removal, eliminating the need for operators to make inappropriate customization decisions.
3Volume of moving object
If the stopper is positioned close to the bracket, then the mounting structure becomes more compact, but the wheel chock cannot be properly received and constrained
Solution Approach 1:
The stopper is positioned at a predefined distance from the bracket along the machine surface, utilizing the two-dimensional mounting plane to create an optimized spatial arrangement. This dimensional approach allows the chock to be properly received and constrained while maintaining a compact overall structure.
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AI summary
A wheel chock mounting assembly (200) includes a bracket (208) and a stopper (212). The bracket (208) has a retention member (276) and is configured to be coupled to a surface (184) of a machine (100). The bracket (208) defines a receptacle (216) to at least partially receive a wheel chock (204) at a predefined location (202) on the machine (100). The stopper (212) has an engagement member (312). The stopper (212) is configured to be mounted on the machine (100) at a predefined distance from the bracket (208). The bracket (208) and the stopper (212) are structured and arranged to receive and constrain the wheel chock (204) therebetween at the predefined location (202) on the machine (100).