Panoramic Vehicle Window Structure With Integrated Antenna Mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle sunroofs face manufacturing complexity and aesthetic challenges due to the need for a separate outer bracket for antenna mounting, which hinders the realization of a full glass panoramic appearance effect.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle window design incorporating a first light-transmitting plate, a second plate with a mounting hole, and an injection-molded connector, where the second plate is spaced apart to accommodate the antenna, and an adhesive member secures the window to the vehicle body, allowing for a panoramic sunroof effect while simplifying manufacturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a separate outer bracket is used for antenna mounting in existing vehicle sunroofs, then the antenna can be mounted and signals transmitted, but the manufacturing process becomes complex and the full glass appearance effect cannot be realized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the outer bracket structure with the glass panel by directly forming the mounting hole in the glass panel itself, eliminating the need for a separate outer bracket. This integration simplifies the manufacturing process and achieves a full glass appearance effect while maintaining antenna mounting functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The glass panel is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the transparent cover and the mounting structure for the antenna. The mounting hole is directly formed in the glass panel, making the glass panel itself a multi-functional component that eliminates the need for additional structural elements.
2Shape
If a separate outer bracket is used for antenna mounting, then the antenna can be accommodated, but the appearance effect of the panoramic sunroof is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The outer bracket structure is merged with the glass panel by forming the mounting hole directly in the glass. This eliminates visible structural elements and achieves a seamless full glass appearance effect while maintaining the necessary antenna mounting functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The glass panel is designed with local modifications - specifically a mounting hole at a specific location - to accommodate the antenna while maintaining the overall glass appearance. This localized change allows the structure to serve multiple functions without compromising the aesthetic quality of the entire surface.
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AI summary
A vehicle window and a vehicle are provided. The vehicle window includes a first light-transmitting plate, a second plate, and an injection-mold connector. The second plate spaced apart from the first light-transmitting plate to define a gap. The second plate defines a mounting hole. The mounting hole is configured to accommodate a vehicle-mounted antenna. The injection-molded connector is disposed in the gap, and fixedly connected between the first light-transmitting plate and the second plate.