Display Mounting Assembly With Central Airflow for Flexible Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The demand for digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising units has increased, but there is a need for adaptable and cost-effective display solutions that can be installed in various environments, including public and private spaces, while accommodating diverse electronic equipment without requiring extensive infrastructure.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained electronic display assembly with a flexible mounting structure that includes dedicated airflow pathways for thermal management, allowing for easy installation and adaptation to different environments, and can accommodate various electronic devices such as EV charging equipment, traffic control devices, and street lighting, with the option to mount on existing structures or surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed infrastructure mounting system is used for digital advertising units, then installation stability is improved, but adaptability to different environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate modular components including a mounting plate, support arms, and display assembly that can be independently installed and configured. This segmentation allows the system to be adapted to different surfaces and environments while maintaining stable connections through standardized mounting interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is designed with universal mounting plates and adjustable support mechanisms that can be installed on various surfaces including walls, poles, and existing digital signage structures. This multi-functionality enables the same mounting system to accommodate different display configurations and environmental conditions without requiring custom infrastructure for each location.
2Reliability
If dedicated infrastructure is required for each display location, then display reliability is improved, but installation complexity and cost deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure combines multiple functions into a single integrated system that provides structural support, electrical connectivity, and mechanical adjustment capabilities. By merging these functions into one unified mounting assembly, the system eliminates the need for separate infrastructure components while maintaining reliable display operation through consolidated connection points and integrated support mechanisms.
3Temperature
If thermal management systems are integrated into each display unit, then thermal control effectiveness is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure serves as an intermediary thermal management system that provides cooling pathways between the display unit and the surrounding environment. The mounting plate and support structures incorporate thermal conduction paths and airflow channels that dissipate heat from the display without requiring active cooling components within the display unit itself, thereby managing temperature while maintaining system simplicity.
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
Enables efficient and cost-effective installation of digital advertising units in diverse environments, providing thermal management and flexibility in equipment accommodation, thus expanding placement opportunities in existing public and private spaces.
Implementation Method 1
The mounting structure may comprise a dedicated, open loop airflow pathway between the electronic display assemblies to thermally manage some or all of the electronic equipment.
Data Source
AI summary
A display assembly includes a mounting structure with one or more cavities for electronic equipment located along a dedicated central airflow pathway for a first flow of ambient air. Each of a number of side assemblies are attached to a respective side of the mounting structure and include a front cover, a display layer located rearward of the front cover, an illumination device for illuminating the display layer when operated, and one or more dedicated side assembly airflow pathways.