Vehicle Display Docking Interlock for Motion-Locked Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle display systems lack a secure and user-friendly mechanism for removable and dockable displays that ensures safety during dynamic vehicle states while allowing easy detachment during static conditions.
Innovation Solution
A device assembly with a display housing and receiver mount featuring an interlock connection that transitions between locked and unlocked conditions based on vehicle states, utilizing housing and receiver mount connection pins, a release lever, and a locking pin to ensure the display remains fixed during dynamic states and can be slidably detached during static states, with a controller managing these transitions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the display housing is permanently integrated into the vehicle dashboard, then the reliability and stability of the display system is improved, but the adaptability and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The interlock connection dynamically changes its locking characteristic based on vehicle motion state. During dynamic states (vehicle movement), the interlock maintains a locked condition to secure the display. During static states (vehicle stationary), the interlock transitions to an unlocked condition, allowing removal. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between permanent stability and removable flexibility.
2Reliability
If the display housing is permanently integrated into the vehicle dashboard, then the reliability of the display system is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the interlock connection state based on vehicle motion detection. When the vehicle is stationary, the interlock automatically transitions to unlocked, enabling easy removal by the user. When the vehicle moves, it locks securely. This dynamic behavior eliminates the need for manual locking mechanisms while ensuring both security during operation and ease of removal when parked.
3Reliability
If an interlock connection mechanism is added to enable dynamic locking, then the reliability and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interlock connection is configured to automatically transition between locked and unlocked states based on vehicle motion state without requiring manual intervention. The system self-regulates the locking mechanism through integration with the vehicle's motion detection capabilities, eliminating the need for separate control systems or manual operation, thus minimizing added complexity while ensuring reliable automatic securing.
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AI summary
A device assembly of a vehicle that includes a display housing where a display is attached to the front of the housing and a receiver is attached to the rear of the housing. The receiver couples to a receiver mount on the vehicle. An interlock connection exists between the display housing and the receiver mount. When the interlock connection is locked, triggered by the car being in a dynamic state, the display housing cannot be slidably decoupled from the receiver mount. When the interlock connection is unlocked, triggered by the vehicle being in a static state, the display housing can be slidably decoupled from the receiver mount.