Door Integrated Display With Internal Power Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display mounting on doors is inadequate due to lack of protection, exposure of power and data cords, and inefficient space utilization, as displays hung on movable doors are prone to damage and aesthetic issues.
Innovation Solution
Integrating a display within the internal structure of a door, using a door core with a cavity, front and back skins, and secure power/data routing to provide a robust and space-efficient solution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a display is hung on a movable door, then the display can be mounted in a high-traffic area, but the display is not protected enough and is prone to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The display is nested within the door core structure, specifically housed in a cavity formed by the meeting rail and door leaves. This nesting provides structural protection while maintaining accessibility, resolving the contradiction between easy mounting location and display protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The door assembly is segmented into distinct components: door leaves, meeting rail, and cavity space. This segmentation allows the display to be integrated into the door structure in a protected manner while maintaining the functional integrity of the door system.
2Ease of operation
If a display is hung on a door, then the display can be positioned in an accessible location, but power and data cords are exposed and create aesthetic issues
Solution Approach 1:
The power and data routing is extracted from the external door surface and integrated into the internal door structure. Cables are routed through the door core and meeting rail, eliminating exposed cords and improving aesthetics while maintaining accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable routing paths are merged with the door's structural elements (door core, meeting rail). This integration combines the functional requirement of cable routing with the structural framework of the door, eliminating the need for separate cable management systems.
3Ease of manufacture
If a display is hung on a door, then the display can be mounted on existing structure, but the display extends from the door surface and consumes additional space
Solution Approach 1:
The display is nested within the cavity formed by the door core and meeting rail, making it flush with the door surface. This eliminates protrusion and additional space consumption while maintaining the mounting integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The display mounting transitions from a protruding external mounting to a flush integrated mounting by utilizing the third dimension (depth) of the door structure. The display is positioned within the door's thickness rather than extending beyond it.
4Ease of operation
If a display is hung on a movable door, then the display can be positioned in a high-visibility area, but cords may get stuck or be pulled causing the display to detach
Solution Approach 1:
The cable routing is extracted from vulnerable external positions and integrated into the protected internal door structure. This eliminates the risk of cords getting stuck or being pulled, securing the display attachment while maintaining visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The door structure provides beforehand cushioning and protection for the display and its connections. The robust door framework pre-shields the display from external forces that could cause detachment.
Data Source
AI summary
A household door with an integrated display, and methods for fabricating, installing, and routing power and data to the same are disclosed. The household door includes a door core having a cavity. The household door further incudes a front skin affixed to the door core and having a display window, and a back skin affixed to the door core. The household door further includes a display secured within the cavity and exposed by the display window. The front skin, the back skin, and the display seal the cavity.