Glazing With Detachable Light Device Anchoring Supports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing brake light mounting solutions for vehicle rear windows are complex, costly, and difficult to maintain or replace, as they require hidden electrical harnesses and complex constructions that increase manufacturing costs and hinder maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A brake light system with a support plate and LEDs mounted on the rear face of the glass, using a pair of conductive elements connected to the vehicle's electric circuit, and anchoring supports that serve both mechanical retention and electrical connection, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without the need for hidden wiring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the brake light is mounted using hidden electrical harnesses and complex constructions, then the electrical connection is reliable, but the device complexity increases and maintenance becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mechanical anchoring function and electrical connection function into a single integrated anchoring support structure. The anchoring support includes both mechanical retention features (clips, hooks, or adhesive mounting surfaces) and electrical connection features (contact surfaces or conductive elements) that work together as one component, eliminating the need for separate hidden electrical harnesses and simplifying the overall mounting construction while maintaining reliable electrical connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring support is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical retention to hold the brake light assembly, establishes electrical connection between the brake light and vehicle circuit, and serves as a mounting interface. This multi-functional design reduces the number of components needed and simplifies the mounting system while ensuring both mechanical stability and electrical reliability.
2Ease of manufacture
If the brake light is mounted using adhesive means on an exposed surface, then the installation is simple, but the device becomes difficult to remove for replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring support employs reversible mechanical retention mechanisms such as releaseable clips, snap-fit connections, or detachable hooks that allow the brake light assembly to be easily installed and removed multiple times. These mechanical features provide secure mounting during operation but can be deliberately disengaged for replacement, offering dynamic reversibility that adhesive means cannot provide.
3Reliability
If separate means are provided for mechanical retention and electrical connection, then the functions are well-defined, but the component count increases and maintenance accessibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the mechanical retention features and electrical connection features into a single anchoring support component. The anchoring support includes both structural elements for mechanical attachment (such as mounting surfaces, clips, or hooks) and conductive elements for electrical connection, allowing both functions to be performed by one component rather than requiring separate mechanical and electrical attachment means.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a glazing having a first anchoring support being configured to engage with an electrical connector that is part of an electrically actuated device comprising at least one electrically actuated component and first and second electrical connectors that are connectable with an electrical power supply. Upon electrically connecting the first and second electrical connectors to the power supply, the electrically actuated component has electrical power supplied thereto and is in an energized state. When the first electrical connector is engaged with the first anchoring support, the electrical device is releasably fixed to the glazing. Connecting the power supply to the first anchoring support and the second electrical connector causes the electrically actuated component to switch from an unenergized state to the energized state. Mounting arrangements and vehicle lights to be mounted to a component of the structure of a vehicle are also described.