License Plate ID Mount With Retractable Storage Hook
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dealer license plates are frequently stolen, leading to financial losses and potential fines for vehicle dealers, as existing solutions fail to provide an effective tracking and management system.
Innovation Solution
An identification device for license plates featuring a base structure with a movable member and electronic circuitry that allows for tracking and identification, with a compact and tamper-proof design that can be attached to the plate without obscuring information, and includes a storage system for orderly management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a chip is implanted in the license plate for identification, then identification capability is improved, but the license plate structure becomes more complex and harder to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The identification device is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both an identification tag with electronic circuitry and a physical attachment mechanism with a movable member for securing the license plate. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining identification capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the electronic identification circuitry with the mechanical attachment structure into a single integrated device. The base structure houses both the electronic components and the movable member, merging what would traditionally be separate components (identification chip and mounting hardware) into one unified unit that is attached to the license plate.
2Reliability
If the identification device is attached to the license plate, then tracking capability is improved, but the device may obscure information on the license plate
Solution Approach 1:
The identification device is designed to be attached at specific locations on the license plate (typically at the corners or edges) rather than covering the entire surface. The movable member allows the device to be positioned locally where it provides tracking capability without interfering with the central area where license plate information is displayed, thus maintaining information visibility while achieving tracking functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the movable member is in the extended position for suspension, then storage functionality is improved, but the device may damage the vehicle or obscure information
Solution Approach 1:
The movable member is designed to be dynamically positionable between an extended position (for suspension in storage) and a retracted position (for attachment to the license plate). This dynamic capability allows the device to adapt to different functional requirements: when extended, it engages with storage holes in the cabinet; when retracted, it provides a flat surface for secure attachment to the license plate, eliminating the risk of vehicle damage and information obscurement during normal use.
4Volume of moving object
If the identification device is made compact, then device size is reduced, but the electronic circuitry and movable member may interfere with each other
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic circuitry is nested within the base structure, and the movable member is designed to fold or retract into a compact configuration when not in use. The movable member can be positioned within the footprint of the base structure when retracted, allowing the entire identification device to maintain a compact form factor while accommodating both the electronic components and the mechanical attachment mechanism without significant interference between them.
Data Source
AI summary
An identification device for a license plate, the identification device comprising a base structure for attachment to the license plate; a movable member movable relative to the base structure between a retracted position and an extended position; and electronic circuitry configured to transfer identification data associated with the identification device. A license plate arrangement comprising a license plate and an identification device, and a license plate system comprising at least one license plate arrangement, are also provided.