Integrated Dashboard Display Layout for Reduced Driver Distraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing road vehicles face challenges in optimizing the configuration and orientation of central information screens between the driver and passenger, which can be distracting during performance driving and are often unaesthetic, with existing solutions being costly or complex.
Innovation Solution
A single integrated structure combining a supporting plate behind the steering wheel with a central information display screen, allowing the screen to change configurations and orientations, and being movable with the steering column, enhancing driver accessibility and reducing distractions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a very large central screen is installed to provide comprehensive information during quiet driving, then information display capability is improved, but the screen becomes distracting and unaesthetic during performance driving
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable supporting body that allows the central screen to dynamically change its orientation and visible size. The screen can be rotated between a first configuration (larger face visible) for quiet driving and a second configuration (smaller face visible) for performance driving, enabling the system to adapt to different driving conditions and reduce distraction when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the screen display by rotating the supporting body to different angles. This allows the same physical screen to present different effective sizes and orientations to the driver, transforming the display parameters from a fixed large screen to a variable configuration that can appear as either a large or small screen depending on the rotation angle.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable supporting body with multiple screen configurations is implemented, then adaptability to different driving conditions is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by designing the supporting body to serve multiple purposes: it supports the central screen, provides rotational movement for configuration changes, and integrates with the dashboard structure. This single component performs several functions that would otherwise require separate mechanisms, reducing overall system complexity despite the added adaptability.
3Illumination intensity
If the central screen protrudes from the dash panel to increase visibility, then screen visibility is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a rotatable supporting body that allows the screen to dynamically adjust its position and orientation. When rotated to the first configuration, the screen presents a larger visible face for better visibility during quiet driving. When rotated to the second configuration, it presents a smaller face that is less intrusive and more aesthetic during performance driving, thus resolving the conflict between visibility and aesthetics through dynamic reconfiguration.
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AI summary
Road vehicle having a longitudinal direction parallel to the direction of travel and a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; the road vehicle comprises a steering wheel inside the passenger compartment on the driver's side; a dashboard and a steering column on one side connected to the steering wheel and on the opposite side connected to the dashboard; wherein the dashboard comprises:a supporting plate behind the steering wheel that supports human-vehicle interface controls and a first information display screen;a central information display screen along the transverse direction at the side of the supporting plate toward the passenger;wherein the plate and the central screen are integrated with each other in a single structure.