Windshield Installation Device Pivoting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Installing a windshield on an automotive vehicle requires precise placement and is typically a two-person job due to the weight and size of windshields, making it challenging for on-site service by a single technician.
Innovation Solution
A windshield installation device comprising a suction device, tubular members, and an elongated rod system that allows for pivoting and sliding mechanisms to support and position the windshield for secure installation, enabling a single technician to handle the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single technician performs windshield installation, then service convenience and productivity are improved, but the ability to handle windshield weight and size is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a windshield installation device as an intermediary tool between the technician and the windshield. This device includes suction cups for gripping the windshield, elongated rods for extending reach across the vehicle, and pivot assemblies for maneuvering the windshield into position. The intermediary device enables a single technician to handle windshields that would otherwise require two people, directly resolving the contradiction between productivity improvement and handling capability.
2Ease of operation
If traditional two-person installation method is used, then handling capability is sufficient, but service convenience and productivity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The installation device enables self-service capability for a single technician by incorporating all necessary functions (gripping, positioning, pivoting, and securing) into one tool system. The technician can independently perform the entire windshield installation process without requiring assistance from a second person, thereby maintaining handling capability while improving productivity and service convenience.
3Manufacturing precision
If windshield placement precision is increased, then installation quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic elements including pivot assemblies that allow rotational movement, sliding mechanisms for adjustable positioning, and movable suction cup arrangements. These dynamic features enable the technician to easily adjust and precisely position the windshield during installation without requiring an overly complex fixed structure. The dynamics principle resolves the contradiction by providing precision through movement and adjustment rather than through structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and precise installation of windshields by a single technician, enhancing convenience and reducing the need for multiple personnel during on-site services, thus providing a competitive advantage for glass replacement businesses.
Implementation Method 1
The pivot assembly includes a first suction device operable to attach the pivot assembly to a side window of the vehicle
Data Source
AI summary
A windshield installation device for use by a single technician in replacing a vehicle windshield. The device includes a first assembly attachable to a side window of the vehicle and a second assembly attachable to the windshield to be placed on the vehicle. The second assembly is adapted to couple to the first assembly and pivot with respect to the first assembly.