Adaptive Radar Bracket with Weakened Flanging for Curved Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radar brackets are not universally adaptable to different positions on an automobile, leading to high production and mounting costs, as well as a risk of erroneous mounting due to the need for multiple types of brackets for various mounting positions.
Innovation Solution
A radar bracket with self-adaptive capabilities, featuring weakened structures such as slits or notches in the bracket flanging that allow it to deform and fit seamlessly onto curved surfaces, enabling universal use across different automobile models and positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of radar brackets are produced to adapt to different mounting positions, then the adaptability to various positions is improved, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal radar bracket that can be used at multiple mounting positions on different automobile models. The bracket incorporates a flanging with weakened structures that enable it to adapt to various curved surfaces, eliminating the need for multiple specialized bracket types and thereby reducing production costs while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket's flanging includes weakened structures (such as slits or notches) that allow the material to deform and adapt to different curvature parameters of mounting surfaces. This parameter adaptability enables a single bracket design to fit various positions without requiring multiple fixed-parameter bracket types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of radar brackets are produced to adapt to different mounting positions, then the adaptability to various positions is improved, but the mounting cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The universal radar bracket design allows installers to use the same bracket type for all mounting positions, eliminating the need to identify and select among multiple bracket types. This reduces mounting time and labor costs while maintaining the ability to adapt to different positions through the flanging's weakened structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket's flanging with weakened structures enables self-adaptation to the mounting surface curvature during installation. The structure automatically deforms to fit the target surface, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures or specialized tools, thereby reducing mounting time and cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of radar brackets are produced to adapt to different mounting positions, then the adaptability to various positions is improved, but the risk of erroneous mounting increases
Solution Approach 1:
By using a single universal bracket type for all positions, the patent eliminates the risk of selecting the wrong bracket type. The standardized design with adaptive flanging ensures proper fit at any mounting position, removing the possibility of erroneous mounting that could occur with multiple specialized bracket types.
4Strength
If the bracket flanging is made rigid for strong bonding, then the bonding strength is improved, but the ability to adapt to curved surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The flanging is designed with localized weakened structures (slits or notches) in specific areas that allow deformation, while other areas maintain sufficient rigidity for strong bonding. This local differentiation enables the bracket to adapt to curved surfaces at the weakened locations while maintaining overall structural strength for reliable mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The flanging structure is segmented into regions with different mechanical properties through the weakened structures. The slits or notches create discrete segments that can independently deform to match surface curvature, while the remaining material provides the necessary bonding strength.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The self-adaptive radar bracket reduces production and mounting costs while minimizing the risk of incorrect installation by allowing a single type of radar bracket to be used at various positions, ensuring proper mounting on curved surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
the bracket flanging is provided with a plurality of weakened structures for providing its self-adaptiveness to a curved surface... it can easily deform to adapt to a curved surface of a counterpart
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AI summary
The invention provides a radar bracket with self-adaptiveness to a curved surface. The radar bracket comprises: a bracket body provided with a radar mounting part; and, a bracket flanging configured to be fixed to a skin and being arranged at a periphery of the bracket body. The bracket flanging is provided with a plurality of weakened structures for providing its self-adaptiveness to a curved surface. When the radar bracket is to be bonded or welded to a skin, thanks to the bracket flanging's ability of easily deform to adapt to different curved surfaces, the same radar bracket can be attached to different positions of the skin with different curvatures. According to the invention, it is provided a radar bracket with self-adaptiveness to a curved surface that can be used universally all over an assembled automobile, hence the production costs, the mounting costs, and the probability of erroneous mounting are greatly reduced.