Aircraft Yoke Mount Holder With Strap Channels for Clear Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional device holders for vehicles, such as aircraft, are limited in their use and application, often obstructing a pilot's line of sight and being uncomfortable, while existing mounts are costly and not universally adaptable to different yoke styles.
Innovation Solution
A yoke mount device holder with a yoke attachment surface and device interface surface, featuring adjustable straps and channels, allowing secure attachment to any yoke style without obstructing the pilot's view, and utilizing low-cost manufacturing methods like additive manufacturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional claw mounts are used, then the device is securely mounted, but the mount is limited to one particular style yoke and lacks universal adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The mount device incorporates multiple attachment mechanisms including claw mounts, knee strap mounts, and window mounts integrated into a single device, allowing it to adapt to different yoke styles and mounting locations while maintaining secure attachment capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The mount device is divided into separate functional modules (claw mount component, knee strap component, window mount component) that can be independently selected and configured based on the specific yoke style and pilot preference, providing universal adaptability without requiring multiple different mount devices
2Reliability
If conventional knee strap mounts are used, then the device is mounted securely, but the pilot's line of sight is disrupted and visibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mount device allows dynamic positioning and adjustment of the device holder location on the yoke, enabling the pilot to optimize the position for both secure mounting and minimal obstruction of the line of sight, with the ability to adjust during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The mount device provides different mounting options (claw mount for secure attachment, window mount for elevated positioning) that can be selected based on local requirements, allowing secure mounting in one location while maintaining clear line of sight through strategic positioning
3Reliability
If conventional window mounts are used, then the device is mounted securely, but pilot visibility out of the cockpit is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mount device utilizes the three-dimensional space around the yoke by offering multiple mounting dimensions and orientations, allowing the device to be positioned in optimal locations that maintain both secure attachment and unobstructed views in multiple directions
4Reliability
If conventional device holders are used, then the device is mounted securely, but the cost of manufacture is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mounting functions (claw mount, knee strap mount, window mount) into a single integrated device holder structure, reducing the need for multiple separate components and assemblies, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining secure mounting capabilities across different applications
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AI summary
A yoke mount device holder comprises a yoke attachment surface and a device interface surface. The yoke mount device holder attaches a device to a yoke of an aircraft. The yoke attachment surface is attached to the yoke via straps. Straps are passed through channels that are formed between the yoke attachment surface and the device interface surface. Fasteners attach the device to the device interface surface. In operation, a pilot attaches a device to the yoke mount device holder to the yoke of an aircraft. Next, the pilot can then attach and detach their device to the holder quickly and easily via the fasteners. The yoke mount device holder is universally mountable to any style yoke, increases the pilot's visibility, and does not weigh down the yoke as compared to conventional mounting devices. The yoke mount device holder is inexpensive to manufacture as compared to conventional mounting devices.