Quick Release Illuminating Display Apparatus for Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting and display devices for vehicles and structures are cumbersome to install and remove, have limited operational features, and do not allow for easy modification of illumination effects or displayed information.
Innovation Solution
A quick release illumination and display apparatus with a biasing cam mechanism that locks onto lug bolts, allowing for easy attachment and detachment, combined with a light assembly, display screen, and power sources like solar cells or external plugs, enabling controlled lighting and data display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional lighting and display devices are used, then lighting and display functions are provided, but installation and removal procedures are cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separable components including a hub assembly that can be detached from a rim assembly. The quick release mechanism divides the attachment system into movable lock shafts and stationary lug bolts, allowing rapid separation without tools
Solution Approach 2:
The quick release mechanism uses a biasing cam that can be dynamically positioned between locked and unlocked states. The lock shafts are biased by springs to automatically engage or disengage from lug bolts based on cam position, enabling rapid attachment and detachment
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lighting and display devices are used, then basic lighting functions are provided, but operational features are limited and modification is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates multiple functions into a single apparatus including lighting elements, display screen, power source, and quick release mechanism. The hub assembly can be detached and reattached to different rims, making the system universally applicable to various vehicles and structures
Solution Approach 2:
The display screen and power source are nested within the hub assembly. The lighting elements are integrated into both the hub and rim assemblies. This nested structure allows compact packaging while maintaining full functionality
3Ease of repair
If conventional lighting and display devices are used, then illumination effects are provided, but repair and replacement procedures are difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into a hub assembly and rim assembly that can be independently removed and replaced. If a component fails, only the affected assembly needs to be detached and replaced, not the entire device
Solution Approach 2:
The quick release mechanism is pre-configured with biased lock shafts that automatically engage with lug bolts. This preliminary setup allows rapid replacement without requiring complex alignment or tooling during the repair process
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
The apparatus provides flexible and efficient lighting effects and data display, with easy installation and removal, and allows for modification of illumination patterns and displayed information, enhancing operational features and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a biased spring and cam follower so that when the cam is rotated, the spring biases the follower and cam follower to cause the lock shaft to engage or disengage from the lug bolt
Implementation Method 2
a hub backing plate and a hub base that may be separated by ball bearings to provide further varying illumination effects
Data Source
AI summary
A quick release illuminating and display apparatus and system for vehicles and structures to provide lighting and illumination effects and to display data or other information on a display screen. The apparatus and system includes a removable housing assembly with illumination sources, a power source and an optional display screen to provide lighting to accent a vehicle or structure and to display data, pictures or other information. The apparatus and system includes a quick release mechanism with a biasing cam operably connected to a number of biased lock shafts. The controlled movement of the biasing cam operates so as to quickly lock or unlock the housing assembly onto or off of the support structure. The apparatus and system has enhanced lighting and display effects by the use of optional ball bearings, a cap to exhibit team or manufacturer logos, the use of LED lights secured to directional nipples, a display screen, a USB port, computer memory, a control switch, remote control operation and solar power.