Magnetic Sunroof Sunshade Mounting Platform for Easy Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional sunshades for automobile panoramic sunroofs are bulky, difficult to install, and aesthetically unappealing, failing to provide effective sun protection and privacy.

Innovation Solution

A mounting platform with a positioning part, a mounting part, a clamping groove, and a magnetic component that securely attaches to the sunroof, allowing easy installation and disassembly, enhancing appearance and functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional curtains or sun visors are used, then sun protection and privacy protection functions are provided, but the device becomes bulky and difficult to install

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesun protection functionVSAvoidinstallation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting platform is divided into separate components: a positioning part with limit plates, a mounting part with magnetic components, and a clamping groove structure. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized independently and simplifies installation by enabling modular assembly without complex fastening procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, adhesives) with magnetic attraction forces. The magnetic component in the mounting part attracts the sunshade, providing secure attachment without mechanical fasteners, thereby simplifying installation and removal while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If traditional curtains or sun visors are used, then sun protection function is achieved, but the appearance becomes unattractive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesun protection functionVSAvoidaesthetic appearance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting platform utilizes a thin, flat base plate structure that can be discreetly mounted on the vehicle interior surface. The limit plates are designed with smooth surfaces and appropriate thicknesses to maintain a sleek, modern appearance while providing necessary structural support and sun protection functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If traditional sunshade hooks are used, then sunshade attachment is achieved, but mounting becomes inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesunshade attachmentVSAvoidmounting convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical hook-based attachment systems with magnetic attraction. The magnetic component provides automatic attachment when the sunshade is brought near the mounting platform, eliminating the need for manual hooking or clipping operations, thereby significantly improving mounting convenience while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic mounting system enables self-aligning and self-attaching functionality. When the sunshade approaches the mounting platform, the magnetic force automatically guides and secures the sunshade in the correct position without requiring precise manual alignment or complex mounting procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Strength

If support assembly for folding automobile hood is used, then structural support is provided, but mounting becomes difficult and appearance suffers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural supportVSAvoidmounting difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The support function is segmented into the positioning part with limit plates that provide structural guidance and the mounting part with magnetic components that provide attachment strength. This segmentation allows the structural support function to be achieved through distributed magnetic forces and geometric constraints rather than a single complex mechanical structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a compact, easy-to-install sunshade that effectively blocks sunlight and protects privacy, improving the interior aesthetics of vehicles while being easily removable.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetic component provided in the mounting part

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12128748B1Mounting platform for sunshade of automobile panoramic sunroof
Publication Date: 2024.10.29 VITALITY (SHANGHAI) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a mounting platform for a sunshade of an automobile panoramic sunroof, which comprises a positioning part, a mounting part, a clamping groove and a magnetic component; the positioning part comprises a base plate and a limit plate, wherein the base plate comprises an upper end face and a lower end face, and the limit plate is arranged above the upper end face; the mounting part comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, and the bottom surface is lower than the lower end face; the lower end face is provided with a blocking part, which comprises a starting end and a terminating end, wherein the terminating end is lower than the starting end, and the terminating end extends towards the lower end face to form a terminating face; a clamping groove is formed between the terminating face, the lower end face and the mounting part.