Pivoting Vehicle Data Recorder Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle data recording devices require a specific installation space and cannot be installed freely or independently in motor vehicles, as they need a dedicated slot in the instrument panel or cockpit, which may be occupied by other devices.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle data recording device with a pivoting mounting bracket that allows flexible installation on various surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, or sloping surfaces, and overhead, ensuring easy accessibility and non-restricted driver views, using a metal or fiber composite plastic housing with screw connections and latching elements for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated installation slot is provided in the instrument panel or cockpit, then the vehicle data recording device can be securely installed, but the installation space requirement increases and installation flexibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with a pivoting mechanism that allows it to rotate between a first position (for surface-mounted installation) and a second position (for sub-structure installation). This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same device to adapt to different installation scenarios and surface inclinations, resolving the contradiction between secure installation and installation flexibility by providing multiple stable configurations rather than a fixed single-position mounting system.
2Ease of manufacture
If the device is installed as a surface-mounted device on the dashboard, then the installation is simple, but the driver's view may be restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The pivoting mounting bracket allows the device to be positioned in different locations and orientations. After simple surface-mounted installation, the bracket can be pivoted to reposition the device, enabling it to be mounted in locations that do not obstruct the driver's view while maintaining the simplicity of the initial installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a two-dimensional surface-mounted configuration to a three-dimensional positioning capability through pivoting. This allows the device to be installed on various surfaces including overhead areas, converting a potentially obstructive dashboard mounting into a non-obstructive overhead or angled mounting configuration.
3Ease of operation
If the pivot axis is arranged above the central axis of the housing, then the print material holder accessibility is improved, but the device height increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot axis is deliberately positioned asymmetrically above the central axis of the housing rather than at the geometric center. This asymmetric placement creates an optimized lever arm geometry that enhances the accessibility of the print material holder during operation while minimizing the overall height increase, as the pivot point is strategically located to maximize functional benefit with minimal dimensional penalty.
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AI summary
The recording device (1) comprises a control element (8) and a printing material receptacle (18) of a printing apparatus comprising a housing (2) having housing upper side (14) and a U-shaped support bracket (4). The shortest distance between pivot axis (S) of housing and support legs (20,22) is greater than greatest distance between pivot axis and housing, so that the bracket is pivotable at a predetermined angle with the rear side, between first position in an area below the bottom of housing and second position in an area above housing upper side. The vehicle data recording device comprises a control element arranged in the housing front and a printing material receptacle of a printing apparatus comprising a housing having housing upper side, and a U-shaped support bracket made of plastic material comprising fiber composite material and glass fibers, for fixing the housing in a motor vehicle. The housing is pivotally connected to the supporting legs of the bracket. The pivot axis is arranged above the housing central axis. The shortest distance between the pivot axis and the legs connecting the mounting plate (24) of the bracket is greater than the greatest distance between the pivot axis and the housing, so that the bracket is pivotable at a predetermined angle with the rear side, between first position in an area below the bottom of housing and a second position in an area above the housing upper side.