Vehicle Camera Display Support With Door-Triggered Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera display supports in vehicles are prone to damage when the front door is slammed, as they are rigidly affixed near the windshield, leading to potential clashes and breakages.
Innovation Solution
A support system equipped with a sensor to detect the door's position, using an actuator, such as an electric motor, to automatically move the camera display to an optimal position when the door is closed and away from the door when open, preventing collisions and ensuring clear visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If the camera display is rigidly affixed close to the front door to optimize visibility, then the driver's visibility to the display is improved, but the display is at risk of being hit and damaged when the door is slammed or opened
Solution Approach 1:
The support is designed with movable parts that allow the camera display to dynamically adjust its position. The support can move the display between a first position (close to the door for optimal visibility) and a second position (away from the door for protection). This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction by making the system adaptable to different door states rather than being rigidly fixed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates a door position sensor that detects whether the door is open or closed and provides feedback to the control unit. Based on this feedback, the control unit automatically adjusts the display position using the actuator. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures the display is positioned optimally when the door is closed and protected when the door is open, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
2Ease of operation
If the display is positioned close to the door for better direct visibility through the windshield, then the visibility is improved, but the display may clash with the door when it opens
Solution Approach 1:
The support system enables the display to dynamically change its position based on door state. When the door is closed, the display is positioned in the first location close to the door for optimal visibility. When the door opens, the support automatically moves the display to the second location away from the door path, preventing clashes while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The door position sensor detects the door state in advance, and the control unit proactively adjusts the display position before the door can cause damage. This preliminary action ensures the display is already in a safe position when the door begins to open, preventing clashes before they occur.
3Ease of manufacture
If the display is rigidly mounted to maintain a fixed position, then the installation is simple, but the display cannot avoid damage when the door is opened or slammed
Solution Approach 1:
The support incorporates movable components with actuators that allow the display to change position dynamically. While this adds some complexity to the support structure, it dramatically reduces damage risk by automatically positioning the display away from the door when the door is open or being slammed, while still maintaining relatively simple installation through modular design.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively prevents damage to the camera display by moving it away from the door's path when opening, maintaining optimal visibility and safety while allowing for better door operation.
Implementation Method 1
a sensor (16) configured to detect a position of the door (104) between an open position and a closed position
Implementation Method 2
an actuator (14) configured to move the movable part (12) so that the camera display (1) is in an optimal position when the door (104) is in the closed position, and away from the door (104) when the door (104) is in the open position
Data Source
AI summary
A support for a camera display of a vehicle, the support being configured to be attached to a pillar of a door of the vehicle, the support comprising a bracket configured to be fixedly attached to the pillar, a movable part configured to hold the camera display and to cooperate with the bracket in a movable manner, and an actuator, wherein the actuator is connected to a sensor configured to detect a position of the door between an open position and a closed position, the actuator being configured to move the movable part so that the camera display is in an optimal position when the door is in the closed position and away from the door when the door is in the open position.