Movable Vehicle Shade With Integrated Electronic Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle shade assemblies do not incorporate an electronic display that can move with the cover, limiting the ability to display data, camera images, and videos while providing shade, which restricts passenger entertainment and information access.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle shade assembly with a movable cover that includes an electronic display, supported by a cover structure and operated by a controller, allowing the display to show content while the cover moves between open and closed orientations, enabling flexible positioning for passenger viewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed electronic display is installed in the vehicle, then the display structure is simple and stable, but the display cannot move with the cover and provides limited viewing flexibility for passengers
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic display is integrated with the movable cover assembly, combining the display function with the shade cover structure. This allows the display to move together with the cover, providing flexible viewing options for passengers while maintaining a unified structure rather than separate components
Solution Approach 2:
The display is configured to move with the cover between open and closed orientations, transforming from a static fixed display to a dynamic movable display. This enables the display to adapt its position based on the cover's movement, enhancing viewing flexibility for different passenger positions
2Adaptability or versatility
If an electronic display is integrated into the movable cover, then passenger entertainment and information access are enhanced, but the weight and complexity of the cover structure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cover assembly is designed to perform multiple functions: providing shade when closed, displaying visual content for entertainment and information, and moving between positions. This multi-functionality justifies the added weight by consolidating several functions into a single integrated component rather than requiring separate systems
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic display is fixed to the cover material, then the display moves with the cover providing flexible positioning, but the manufacturing and installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display is fixed to the cover material, merging these two components into a single integrated unit. This simplifies the overall system by reducing the number of separate parts and assembly steps compared to having separate movable cover and fixed display systems
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle shade assembly includes a vehicle body structure, a cover supporting structure, a cover material, an electronic display and a controller. The vehicle body structure defines an opening with a transparent material installed within the opening. The cover supporting structure is installed to the vehicle body structure adjacent to the opening. The cover material is supported to the cover supporting structure and is movable from a closed orientation covering the opening and the transparent material and an open orientation exposing the opening and the transparent material. The electronic display is installed to the cover material for movement therewith. The controller is configured to operate the display to display content thereon.