Deployable Air Register for Vehicle Display Ventilation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motor vehicle ventilation systems lack an integrated solution that efficiently manages airflow and aesthetics, often compromising on styling for functional ventilation needs.
Innovation Solution
An integrated display and ventilation assembly that includes deployable air registers concealed behind a center stack display, controlled by actuators and gear racks, allowing for adjustable airflow and concealed storage for improved aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If air registers are integrated into the center stack display, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but ventilation functionality is worsened when registers are concealed
Solution Approach 1:
The air registers are designed to be dynamically deployable between a stowed position (concealed behind the display screen for aesthetic appeal) and a deployed position (projecting from behind the display screen for ventilation). This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt between aesthetic and functional requirements based on operational needs.
2Productivity
If air registers are deployed from behind the display screen, then ventilation capability is improved, but aesthetic appeal is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs deployable air registers that can transition between concealed and visible states. When ventilation is required, the registers deploy from behind the display screen to provide adequate airflow. When ventilation is not needed, the registers are stowed to maintain a sleek, progressive styling and enhance aesthetic appeal.
3Adaptability or versatility
If deployable air registers are implemented, then design flexibility is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The ventilation system is segmented into multiple independent air registers (first air register, second air register) that can be individually controlled. Each register has its own actuator and gear rack mechanism, allowing independent deployment and stowing. This segmentation provides design flexibility while distributing the mechanical complexity across separate, manageable units.
Solution Approach 2:
The air registers serve multiple functions: they provide ventilation when deployed and maintain aesthetic appearance when stowed. The same structural components (display screen, actuators, gear racks) serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, reducing the need for separate dedicated components and thereby managing overall system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
An integrated display and ventilation assembly includes a display screen and a first air register. The first air register is displaceable between a first stowed position concealed behind the display screen and a first deployed position projecting from behind the display screen. A related method of ventilating a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle is also disclosed.