Sideview Mirror Bracket for Auxiliary Lights
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an easy-to-install auxiliary lighting system for vehicles that does not require drilling into the vehicle's body, allowing for improved visibility without the need for hardware attachments.
Innovation Solution
A custom-designed auxiliary lighting bracket that mounts to a vehicle's sideview mirror using a tool-free, bolt-less attachment method, made from ABS plastic or compatible materials, which can house LED, high beam, or off-road lights and includes cooling features to manage heat accumulation, with options for single or dual light sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If auxiliary lights are mounted using traditional hardware attachment methods (drilling into bumper or fender), then the mounting is secure and reliable, but the installation becomes complex and requires drilling into the vehicle body
Solution Approach 1:
The sideview mirror acts as an intermediary mounting surface between the auxiliary light and the vehicle body. The bracket attaches to the mirror's existing structure rather than requiring direct attachment to the vehicle body, simplifying installation while maintaining reliability through the mirror's secure mounting to the vehicle
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed to replicate or adapt to the sideview mirror's shape and mounting interface, allowing it to fit securely without custom fabrication or drilling. The bracket essentially creates a copy-compatible interface that matches the mirror's existing structure
2Reliability
If auxiliary lights are mounted using drilling and hardware attachment, then the mounting is secure, but the installation requires tools and may damage the vehicle body
Solution Approach 1:
The sideview mirror serves as an intermediary that already has secure mounting to the vehicle, eliminating the need to drill into the vehicle body. The bracket simply attaches to this intermediary surface using simple fasteners or adhesive
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket uses simple, inexpensive fasteners or adhesive that can be easily applied and removed without damaging the mirror or vehicle, replacing the need for permanent drilling and expensive repair considerations
3Adaptability or versatility
If a light-mounting bar is purchased and attached to the front fender, then auxiliary lights can be mounted, but it requires additional hardware purchase and drilling into the vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The sideview mirror bracket serves multiple functions: it provides mounting for auxiliary lights, maintains the mirror's existing secure attachment to the vehicle, and eliminates the need for separate mounting bars or additional drilling. The mirror itself becomes the universal mounting surface
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket merges the auxiliary light mounting function with the existing sideview mirror structure, combining what would traditionally be separate components (mounting bar + light + mirror) into an integrated solution that uses the mirror's existing mounting points
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and tool-free installation of auxiliary lights on any vehicle make and model, enhancing visibility without damaging the vehicle, while maintaining adjustability of the sideview mirror and providing effective cooling for the lights.
Implementation Method 1
The bracket may also comprise of a cooling means to prevent heat accumulating from the auxiliary light source housed in an interior of the bracket
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed toward a device that allows auxiliary lights to be mounted to a side view mirror of a motor vehicle. The device includes a shell which is custom manufactured to conform to a shape of a cover of a sideview mirror on a particular make, model, and year of a motor vehicle. The shell is configured to house one or more auxiliary light elements which can be chosen by a motor vehicle owner. The device also includes one or more air passage sections configured on the shell formed to direct air into an interior of the shell to cool the auxiliary light elements. The device also includes one or more through openings configured on the forward-facing side of the shell to which one or more light covers may be positioned over and arranged in front of the auxiliary light elements.