Wheel Lug-Stud Magnetic Mounting for Repeatable Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for mounting targets/sensors or other objects to vehicle wheels lack reliability and accuracy in repeatable performance, particularly with magnetic clamp devices that fail to consistently and quickly attach to wheel lug nuts.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with multiple magnetic attachment sites that securely attach to vehicle wheel lug studs, featuring alignment tools and stabilization components for precise positioning and calibration, ensuring quick and accurate attachment of objects like targets, sensors, or cameras.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If magnetic clamp devices are used to attach to wheel lug nuts, then attachment speed is improved, but reliability and repeatable performance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into multiple magnetic attachment sites (at least two) that can independently engage with different lug studs on the wheel. This segmentation allows the device to distribute attachment forces across multiple points, improving both attachment speed through parallel engagement and reliability through redundant attachment paths
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple magnetic attachment sites are combined into a single integrated mounting device structure. The magnetic components work together simultaneously to provide coordinated attachment, ensuring that the device achieves reliable and repeatable positioning by combining the effects of multiple magnetic engagements rather than relying on a single attachment point
2Manufacturing precision
If alignment tools are added to the mounting device, then positioning accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates multiple functions into a single tool: magnetic attachment for secure mounting, alignment features for precise positioning, and object mounting capability. This multi-functionality achieves accurate positioning without requiring separate alignment tools, thereby managing device complexity while improving positioning accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device includes self-aligning features such as alignment pins or guides that automatically position the device correctly on the wheel during attachment. This self-service alignment capability improves positioning accuracy without requiring complex external alignment tools or procedures
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
The solution provides a reusable, repeatable, and accurate mounting system that ensures stronger attachment and correct alignment, outperforming conventional devices by using magnets to attach to multiple wheel studs and stabilization legs for balance and adjustment.
Implementation Method 1
at least two magnetic attachment sites each configured to magnetically attach to a lug stud on the vehicle wheel
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a mounting device configured to attach to a vehicle wheel for mounting an alignment tool, such as a target/sensor, camera, alignment indicator, and the like, to the vehicle wheel. The mounting device may comprise at least two magnetic attachment sites each configured to magnetically attach to a lug stud on the vehicle wheel, and an alignment tool attachment component coupled to the at least two magnetic attachment sites.