Y Receiver Cargo Carrier with Adjustable Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cargo carrier systems are inflexible, limited to specific applications, and unable to adapt to various cargo types and sizes, particularly when a trailer is hitched to a vehicle, leaving unused space above the trailer jack unutilized.
Innovation Solution
A versatile cargo carrier system featuring a Y receiver with adjustable arm members that can be attached to a trailer hitch or bumper, allowing for adaptable mounting of different cargo types and equipment, including bicycles, snowboards, and other recreational gear, while optimizing space usage above and around the trailer jack.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional hitch mounted carriers are used, then specific equipment or cargo can be transported, but the system lacks adaptability to different cargo types and surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal mounting system where a single carrier frame can accommodate multiple cargo types through interchangeable mounting mechanisms. The system includes universal mounting brackets and adjustable arms that can be configured for different cargo configurations, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated carriers for different equipment types.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable mounting mechanisms that can be dynamically adapted to different cargo types. The mounting brackets and arms can be repositioned and reconfigured based on the specific cargo requirements, providing flexibility without requiring multiple static dedicated systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the hitch receiver is used for mounting a carrier, then cargo can be transported, but the hitch receiver becomes unavailable for other uses such as towing a trailer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the vertical dimension by mounting the carrier system above the hitch receiver rather than directly on it. This allows the hitch receiver to remain accessible for towing operations while the carrier is supported by a separate mounting structure attached to the vehicle frame or bumper, enabling simultaneous use of the hitch for both towing and cargo carrying.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional rigidly aligned carrier systems are used, then specific equipment configurations can be accommodated, but the system cannot be reconfigured for alternative cargo
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable mounting mechanisms that can be dynamically adapted to different cargo types. The mounting brackets and arms can be repositioned and reconfigured based on the specific cargo requirements, providing flexibility without requiring multiple static dedicated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into modular components including separate mounting brackets, adjustable arms, and interchangeable fastening mechanisms. This segmentation allows individual components to be adjusted or replaced based on cargo requirements, enabling reconfiguration while keeping the overall system manageable in complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated bicycle carriers with fixed arms are used, then standard bicycles can be transported, but the carriers cannot accommodate different bicycle frame configurations or children's bicycles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal mounting system where a single carrier frame can accommodate multiple cargo types through interchangeable mounting mechanisms. The system includes universal mounting brackets and adjustable arms that can be configured for different cargo configurations, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated carriers for different equipment types.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable mounting mechanisms that can be dynamically adapted to different cargo types. The mounting brackets and arms can be repositioned and reconfigured based on the specific cargo requirements, providing flexibility without requiring multiple static dedicated systems.
Data Source
AI summary
The current invention teaches a cargo management apparatus for use on a vehicle tongue where the apparatus has a bottom plate, a first riser member with a bottom end, a middle portion and a top end, and a second riser member with a bottom end, a middle portion and a top end, where the bottom end of the first riser member and the bottom end of the second riser member are secured to a top side of the bottom plate; a top member, where the top end of the first riser member and the top end of the second riser member are secured to a bottom side of the top plate, this base then further having an accessory mount securedly affixed on top of the base with the ability to secure a variety of cargo carrying accessories.