Camera Mounting Bezel Assembly for Work Vehicle Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Work vehicles often operate in challenging environments with obstacles that may not be visible to the operator, posing a risk due to limited visibility, especially when the front of the vehicle encounters obstacles before they can be seen.
Innovation Solution
A camera mounting system for work vehicles comprising a front bezel and a rear bezel that securely clamp a camera in place on the vehicle's panel, using alignment tabs and fasteners for easy assembly and alignment, allowing the camera to capture a wider view and rotate for different orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a camera is mounted on the work vehicle to capture obstacles, then visibility and safety are improved, but the device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is divided into separate components including a front bezel, rear bezel, and panel, allowing independent assembly and installation of the camera system on the work vehicle
Solution Approach 2:
The camera is nested within the mounting assembly structure, with the front and rear bezels forming a housing that contains and protects the camera component
2Reliability
If a secure mounting system is used to firmly attach the camera, then reliability is improved, but ease of manufacture and assembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Alignment tabs are pre-formed on the front and rear bezels during manufacturing, enabling self-alignment and simplified assembly during installation without requiring complex alignment procedures
Solution Approach 2:
Fasteners serve as intermediary elements that connect the front and rear bezels to the panel, providing secure attachment while maintaining ease of assembly through standardized fastening mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
A camera mounting assembly includes a first bezel configured to be positioned on a first side of a panel of a work vehicle and to support a camera. The camera mounting assembly also includes a second bezel configured to be positioned on a second side of the panel and to couple to the first bezel to support the camera between the first bezel and the second bezel, and to couple the camera mounting assembly to the panel.