Vehicle Grille Camera Mounting Behind Emblem
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles face challenges in integrating camera systems inconspicuously into their exterior designs, making it difficult to determine the distance between unseen surfaces and potential obstructions.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle front grille assembly that incorporates a camera and camera support structure, utilizing a mounting system where the camera is partially hidden beneath a vehicle emblem, with a two-stage snap-fit configuration for secure attachment, allowing the camera to be fixedly mounted and providing an unobstructed field of vision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the camera is mounted on the vehicle exterior, then the driver can observe the distance to potential obstructions, but the camera becomes visible and compromises the aesthetic design
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is nested within the emblem structure, specifically positioned behind the emblem on the grille assembly. This allows the camera to be concealed within an existing aesthetic element rather than being mounted separately, thus maintaining the vehicle's appearance while enabling the observation function.
Solution Approach 2:
The emblem serves as an intermediary element that mediates between the aesthetic requirements (hiding the camera) and the functional requirements (mounting the camera for observation). By integrating the camera mounting within the emblem structure, the emblem becomes both a decorative element and a functional mounting platform.
2Ease of manufacture
If the camera is hidden beneath the emblem, then the design remains aesthetic, but the camera mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The emblem is designed to serve multiple functions: it maintains aesthetic appearance, provides structural support for mounting, and conceals the camera. The mounting structure integrates the emblem, camera support, and camera into a single assembly that can be installed as one unit, reducing overall system complexity despite the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the emblem, camera support, and camera into an integrated assembly where these separate components are merged into a single functional unit. The camera support includes an attachment portion that integrates with the emblem mounting portion, and the camera is fixed to the extension portion, creating a unified structure that simplifies installation while maintaining aesthetic concealment.
3Reliability
If the camera is integrated into the grille assembly, then the mounting is secure and stable, but the grille structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The grille assembly is segmented into distinct functional portions: the emblem mounting portion with first mounting structures, the camera support with attachment and extension portions, and the camera itself. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural integrity and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera support is pre-configured with the attachment portion designed to integrate with the emblem mounting portion. The mounting structures are pre-positioned and pre-configured to ensure proper alignment and secure attachment, eliminating the need for complex assembly procedures and ensuring stable mounting from the outset.
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AI summary
A vehicle front grille assembly includes a vehicle grille, an emblem, a camera support and a camera. The vehicle grille includes an emblem mounting portion having a first mounting structure. The emblem includes an outer surface and an inner surface that is opposite the outer surface. The inner surface has a second mounting structure that directly mates with the first mounting structure of the emblem mounting portion. The camera support has an attachment portion and an extension portion. The attachment portion is sandwiched between the emblem mounting portion of the vehicle grille and the inner surface of the emblem. The attachment portion includes at least one opening and one of the first and second mounting structures extends through the at least one opening of the attachment portion. The camera is fixedly mounted to the extension portion of the camera support.