Pivotable Reflection Element for Vehicle Signal Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for reflecting acoustic and optical signals in motor vehicle interiors lack a technically reliable and visually appealing movable mounting mechanism for the reflection element, which protects it from damage and dirt while ensuring proper signal reflection.
Innovation Solution
A pivotable mounting system for the reflection element, allowing it to transition between a non-use and a use position, with a pivot axis inclined relative to the horizontal plane, enabling rotational movements about different axes and incorporating a support arm for a motorized pivoting drive, coupled with a control device to manage signal output devices based on the reflection element's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the reflection element is made movable to protect it from damage and dirt, then the protection capability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for a pivotable mounting system
Solution Approach 1:
The reflection element is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to transition between a retracted position (protected from damage and dirt) and an extended position (functional for signal reflection). This dynamic design resolves the contradiction by making protection contingent on position rather than requiring a complex protective structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into a pivotable support arm and a fixed mounting structure, allowing the reflection element to be independently positioned. This segmentation enables the reflection element to move between protected and functional positions without compromising the stability of the overall mounting system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the reflection element is made pivotable between multiple positions, then the functional versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional mounting mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable mounting system enables the reflection element to dynamically assume multiple positions (retracted and extended, with potential intermediate positions), providing functional versatility without requiring multiple separate mounting mechanisms. The single pivot joint accomplishes what would otherwise require complex multi-axis mounting systems.
3Shape
If the pivot axis is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, then the visual appeal is improved through special staging effects, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot axis is deliberately inclined at an angle relative to the horizontal plane rather than being symmetrically aligned. This asymmetric configuration creates visually appealing staging effects when the reflection element moves between positions, while the inclination angle is designed to achieve the desired aesthetic effect without requiring extreme precision.
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
This solution provides a technically reliable and visually appealing method for the reflection element's movement, ensuring effective signal reflection and enhancing the aesthetic appeal by synchronizing the operation of acoustic and optical signal output devices with the reflection element's position, creating an engaging presentation in the vehicle interior.
Implementation Method 1
at least one reflection element (4) for reflecting acoustic and/or optical signals incident on this element into the vehicle interior (2)
Data Source
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AI summary
Device (1) for reflecting acoustic and/or optical signals emitted by at least one acoustic signal output device (5) and/or optical signal output device (6) into an interior space, in particular a passenger compartment, of a motor vehicle (2), comprising at least one reflection element (4) for reflecting acoustic and/or optical signals incident on it into the interior space, wherein the at least one reflection element (4) is pivotably mounted between a first pivot position and a second pivot position.