Motor Vehicle Display Device with Angled One-Piece Window Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motor vehicle display systems waste user interfaces due to passive components, leading to unused surfaces in the primary field of vision, resulting in inefficient space utilization and potential driver distraction.
Innovation Solution
A motor vehicle display device featuring a first sub-area designed as a window and a second sub-area that protrudes into the interior, forming a one-piece component with a rounded junction, allowing for active and flexible use of previously passive surfaces for information display and input, including augmented reality integration and touch-sensitive operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If passive screens are used to separate control surfaces, then optical separation of controls is achieved, but user interfaces are wasted and surfaces in the primary field of vision remain unused
Solution Approach 1:
The display device serves multiple functions: it acts as both a separator between control surfaces and an active display unit for information presentation. The first display unit functions as a window while simultaneously serving as a display surface, eliminating the need for separate passive screens and utilizing previously wasted surface area in the driver's field of vision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the window structure with the display function into a single integrated unit. The first display unit is formed as one piece with the window, merging the structural separator with the information display function, thereby activating previously passive surfaces for dual purposes.
2Productivity
If traditional separate display units are used, then information can be displayed, but space utilization is inefficient and information density increases
Solution Approach 1:
The second display unit protrudes into the vehicle interior, utilizing the third dimension (depth) rather than only occupying horizontal or vertical plane space. This dimensional transition allows information display without consuming additional lateral space, improving overall space utilization while maintaining adequate display surface area.
Solution Approach 2:
The second display unit is nested within the available interior space, fitting into the structural configuration without requiring additional external space. The display unit is positioned to utilize existing spatial volumes efficiently, maximizing productivity through optimal space utilization.
3Ease of operation
If display surfaces are placed in the driver's primary field of vision, then information is easily accessible, but driver distraction may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The display device incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable display areas that can dynamically adapt to different driving conditions and driver needs. The selective activation of display sub-areas and the ability to adjust information presentation reduce unnecessary visual stimuli, thereby maintaining ease of information access while minimizing driver distraction.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (2) having a display device (3) for displaying at least one information item (4), wherein the display device (3) has a first part (5) which is embodied as a window pane (7, 9) of the motor vehicle (2) and bounds, at least in certain areas, a passenger compartment (1) of the motor vehicle (2), and a second display part (6) which is designed to display the information (4), wherein the first part (5) and the second display part (6) are embodied in one piece, and wherein the first part (5) and the second display part (6) adjoin one another at an angle, and the second display part (6) is designed to project, at least in certain areas, into the passenger compartment (1) of the motor vehicle (2).