Extended Mirror Mounting Assembly with Lateral Support Braces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mirror mounting systems for vehicles lack sufficient stability and vibration reduction, especially when the vehicle is in motion, which can affect the clarity and reliability of rear and cross view mirrors.
Innovation Solution
An extended mirror mounting assembly with lateral support braces and spacers is provided, featuring a triangular-shaped upper support member connected to the vehicle's frame, which includes lateral support posts or spacers to enhance stability and reduce vibration by bridging between the upper support member and the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a traditional mirror mounting system is used, then the structure is simple, but the stability and vibration reduction are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is divided into multiple functional components: upper support member, lower support member, lateral support braces, and spacers. Each component performs a specific function (support, stabilization, vibration reduction), allowing the complex system to be managed through modular segments rather than a monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces lateral support braces that extend in the lateral dimension (perpendicular to the vertical support members), creating a three-dimensional bracing system. This adds structural rigidity by distributing forces across multiple dimensions rather than relying solely on vertical support.
2Productivity
If the vehicle is in motion, then the vehicle performs its intended function, but vibration increases affecting mirror clarity
Solution Approach 1:
The spacers are pre-installed between the upper support member and the vehicle body to create a cushioning layer before vibration occurs. This beforehand cushioning absorbs and dampens vibrational forces generated during vehicle operation, protecting the mirror assembly from harmful vibrations.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacers act as intermediary elements between the vehicle body (source of vibration) and the mirror mounting assembly (sensitive component). These intermediaries absorb and isolate vibrational forces, preventing direct transmission of harmful vibrations to the mirrors while allowing the vehicle to operate normally.
3Reliability
If lateral support braces are added, then vibration reduction improves, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple support functions into integrated structures. The upper and lower support members serve both as primary support elements and as mounting surfaces for lateral braces and spacers. This merging of functions reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, balancing reliability improvement with component count management.
Data Source
AI summary
An extended mirror mounting assembly for mounting one or more mirrors to a vehicle is provided. The mirror mounting assembly has one or more mirror mounting arms, each including an arm portion and configured to support the mirrors. The mirror mounting assembly has a lower support member including a lower base end portion configured to be connected to the vehicle at a first vehicle location and a lower distal end portion configured to be connected to the mirror mounting arms at a first mount location. The mirror mounting assembly has an upper support member including an upper base end portion configured to be connected to the vehicle at a second location and an upper distal end portion configured to be connected to the mirror mounting arms at a second mount location. The mirror mounting assembly has a lateral support post or spacer including a lateral base end portion configured to be connected to the vehicle at a third vehicle location and a lateral distal end portion configured to be connected to the upper support member.