Hinged License Plate Cover with Translucent Window

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing license plate covering devices are ineffective in preventing impact damage and maintaining visibility of the license plate while providing protection.

Innovation Solution

A frame assembly with a hinged design surrounding the license plate, featuring a translucent, shatter-resistant window and adhesive seal to secure and protect the plate, ensuring visibility and preventing fluid ingress.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a license plate is left exposed without covering, then visibility is maintained, but the plate is vulnerable to impact damage and reduced service life

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice lifeVSAvoidimpact damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies a flexible frame structure with a translucent covering that can flexibly conform to the license plate while providing protection. The frame includes flexible members that can adapt to different plate positions and provide impact absorption without rigid constraints.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Object-affected harmful factors

If a covering device is added to protect the license plate, then impact protection is improved, but visibility of the license plate may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact protectionVSAvoidvisibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes translucent materials for the frame covering that allow light to pass through while providing protection. The material properties are selected to maintain visibility of the license plate characters while still offering impact protection, effectively balancing transparency with protective functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

3Strength

If a rigid protective cover is used, then impact resistance is improved, but the device complexity and potential for fluid ingress increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact resistanceVSAvoidstructure

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs flexible frame members that can bend and conform to the license plate area, providing protection without requiring complex rigid structures. The flexibility allows the frame to adapt to various installations while maintaining protection, reducing overall structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The frame structure is designed with features that prevent fluid ingress before it can cause damage. The flexible nature of the frame allows it to maintain sealing contact with the license plate area, preventing water and other fluids from penetrating to the plate surface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Data Source

PatentUS20180072246A1License Plate Covering Assembly

Publication Date: 2018.03.15 KNOX ANDREW

AI summary

A license plate covering assembly includes a frame that may be coupled to a vehicle. The frame may surround a license plate on the vehicle. The frame comprising a first half that is hingedly coupled to a second half. A window is coupled to the second half. The window facilitates the license plate to be visible when the frame is positioned in a closed position.