Work Vehicle Bracket Assembly for Stable Trailer Tie-Down
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing work vehicles face challenges in securing them to carriers or trailers during transport, particularly when storage and work locations are distant, relying on ropes, chains, or connecting apparatuses that are not efficient or stable.
Innovation Solution
A bracket assembly system for work vehicles that includes forward and rear bracket assemblies with mounting and connecting apertures, secured by attachment fasteners and alignment apertures, allowing for secure attachment to anchor structures using ropes, straps, or chains.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ropes, chains, or connecting apparatuses are used to secure the work vehicle to the carrier box, then the work vehicle can be transported to distant locations, but the securing stability and efficiency are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly serves as an intermediary component between the work vehicle and the connecting apparatus (ropes, chains). It provides dedicated mounting points and structural support, transforming the simple rope-chain connection into a more reliable multi-point attachment system that distributes securing forces effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is divided into multiple components including mounting brackets, fasteners, and connecting points. This segmentation allows for independent optimization of each component's function while providing multiple discrete attachment points that collectively enhance securing stability without requiring a single complex connecting apparatus.
2Productivity
If traditional connecting apparatuses like ropes and chains are used, then the work vehicle can be transported, but the transport efficiency and ease of operation are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly is pre-installed on the work vehicle with mounting brackets and fasteners positioned in optimal locations. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly during transport operations, allowing users to quickly connect ropes or chains to pre-positioned attachment points, thereby improving both transport efficiency and operational ease.
3Strength
If simple rope or chain connections are used to secure the work vehicle, then the setup is simple, but the securing strength and stability are insufficient for reliable transport
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly merges multiple functional elements including mounting brackets, fasteners, alignment features, and connecting points into a single integrated structural component. This combination provides enhanced securing strength through multi-point attachment while maintaining reasonable complexity by consolidating functions into one unified assembly rather than requiring multiple separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly utilizes composite construction combining different materials and structural forms (metal brackets, fasteners, and connecting elements) to achieve optimal strength-to-weight ratio. This composite approach ensures sufficient securing strength for transport while avoiding excessive complexity in the overall assembly design.
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AI summary
A bracket assembly (88, 128) for a work vehicle (10) includes: a bracket body (90, 130) defining a first mounting aperture (94, 132), a second mounting aperture (96, 134), and a connecting aperture (98, 136); and an attachment fastener (83, 146) configured to secure the bracket body to the work vehicle. The first mounting aperture (94, 132) is configured to receive a first end of the attachment fastener (83, 146) therein and the second mounting aperture (96, 134) is configured to receive a second end of the attachment fastener (83, 146) therein. The attachment fastener (83, 146) extends from the first mounting aperture (94, 132) to the second mounting aperture (96, 134) to define a mounting space with the bracket body (90, 130), the mounting space being configured to fit about a bracket mounting portion of the work vehicle (10), thereby securing the bracket assembly (88, 128) to the work vehicle (10). The connecting aperture (98, 136) is configured to engage with a connecting apparatus.