Display Mounting Structure With Airflow Paths for Street Installations
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Solution Overview
Problem
The demand for digital out-of-home advertising units has grown, but public and private real-estate space is scarce and expensive, necessitating a display assembly adaptable for various environments.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained electronic display assembly with a mounting structure that can be flexibly installed in diverse settings, incorporating dedicated airflow pathways for thermal management and accommodating various electronic equipment, including EV charging and other civil or government equipment, with removable hooks for easy installation and retrofitting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If display assemblies are installed in traditional high-demand locations, then advertising visibility is improved, but installation cost and competition for space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of electronic display assemblies and various electronic equipment (EV chargers, transformers, traffic control devices, parking meters, street lighting). This multi-functional design enables installation in diverse locations including street furniture and public spaces, expanding beyond traditional high-cost advertising locations while maintaining visibility effectiveness.
2Reliability
If dedicated airflow pathways are implemented for thermal management, then equipment reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The airflow management system is segmented into separate dedicated pathways: one pathway specifically for thermal management of electronic equipment and another for display assembly cooling. This segmentation ensures that each component receives appropriate cooling without interference, improving reliability while organizing the complexity into manageable, functionally-separated channels.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure acts as an intermediary platform that integrates thermal management pathways between the electronic equipment and the display assemblies. It provides dedicated airflow channels that mediate heat dissipation for both components, ensuring reliable operation without requiring complex external cooling systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If mounting structure accommodates multiple electronic equipment types, then adaptability is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is designed as a universal platform with standardized interfaces and mounting points that can accommodate various electronic equipment types including EV chargers, transformers, traffic control devices, parking meters, and street lighting. This universal design achieves high adaptability while avoiding the need for multiple specialized mounting structures, thereby controlling complexity.
4Ease of operation
If removable hooks are used for installation, then ease of installation is improved, but connection strength may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure employs dynamic, selectively removable hooks that can be easily installed and removed when needed, while providing sufficient connection strength during operation. The hooks are designed to be non-permanent yet secure, allowing for flexible installation and removal without compromising the structural integrity or connection strength while mounted.
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 increased installation opportunities in existing street or public spaces, providing adaptable and thermally managed display solutions with ease of installation and retrofitting.
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
Display assemblies and related systems and methods for mounting are provided. A first mounting device includes a first complementary portion extending, at least primary, in a first direction. A side assembly includes a display layer and a backlight, and a second mounting device located, at least in part, rearward of at least a viewing surface of the display layer. The second mounting device includes a second complementary portion extending, at least primarily, in a second direction. The first mounting device receives the side assembly by complementary engagement of the first complementary portion and the second complementary portion, engagement of which secures the side assembly to the first mounting device in a removable fashion.