Customizable Rearview Device with Electro-Optic Design
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Summary
Problems
Existing rearview devices lack a sleek and aesthetically versatile design that integrates an electro-optic element with a housing and trim bezel configuration, failing to provide a slim profile and customizable appearance.
Innovation solutions
A rearview device design featuring a housing with an electro-optic element, a rear trim plate, and a peripheral gap, utilizing a spacing truss and aesthetic channel for a customizable appearance, along with an ambient light sensor and electrochromic medium for adjustable transmissivity, and a mounting assembly for secure windshield attachment.
TRIZ Analysis
Specific contradictions:
General conflict description:
Principle concept:
If a traditional rearview device design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the aesthetic appeal and customization options are limited
Why choose this principle:
The housing is divided into multiple components including a front housing portion, rear housing portion, and separate trim bezel assembly. This segmentation allows independent design optimization of each component for both aesthetics and functionality, enabling customization without requiring complete redesign of the entire housing structure.
Principle concept:
If a traditional rearview device design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the aesthetic appeal and customization options are limited
Why choose this principle:
The trim bezel is nested within the housing structure, with the rear trim plate positioned behind the electro-optic element and the peripheral gap creating a nested visual effect. This nesting approach allows multiple aesthetic layers that can be customized independently while maintaining a compact overall structure.
Application Domain
Data Source
AI summary:
A rearview device design featuring a housing with an electro-optic element, a rear trim plate, and a peripheral gap, utilizing a spacing truss and aesthetic channel for a customizable appearance, along with an ambient light sensor and electrochromic medium for adjustable transmissivity, and a mounting assembly for secure windshield attachment.
Abstract
A rearview device includes a housing that includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. An electro-optic element is operably coupled with the first side of the housing. A rear trim bezel is disposed on the second side of the housing. A rear trim plate is operably coupled with the second side of the housing. A peripheral gap is defined between the rear trim plate and the second side of the housing. A spacing truss is disposed in the peripheral gap. The spacing truss includes first and second lateral walls extending to the rear trim bezel.