Roof Luggage Rack Illuminator Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing roof luggage racks lack illumination, making it difficult for drivers to observe traffic conditions and articles on the rack at night, and do not provide a distinctive aesthetic appearance.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an illuminator within the body portion of the roof luggage rack, which emits a dazzling lighting effect, allowing drivers to see articles and equipment carried on the rack and enhancing the vehicle's appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If an illuminator is added to the roof luggage rack, then the lighting effect and visibility at night is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The illuminator is integrated into the receiving chamber of the body portion, merging the lighting function with the structural component. This combination allows the illuminator to be housed within the existing body portion structure, reducing overall device complexity while achieving the desired lighting effect for nighttime visibility.
2Illumination intensity
If an illuminator is added to the roof luggage rack, then the visibility of articles and traffic conditions at night is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The illuminator can be activated periodically or on-demand rather than continuously, such as when the vehicle is parked or when lighting is needed for specific operations. This periodic activation reduces overall energy consumption while maintaining visibility when required.
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 illuminator provides improved visibility during nighttime driving and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle by offering a striking lighting effect.
Implementation Method 1
An illuminator may be arranged in the receiving chamber of the body portion
Data Source
AI summary
A roof luggage rack, a roof luggage rack assembly, and a vehicle having a roof luggage rack are provided. The roof luggage rack includes a body portion, defining a receiving chamber, and an illuminator, arranged in the receiving chamber. According to present the roof luggage rack, a lighting effect is provided to illuminate a side of the vehicle. A driver can observe a traffic condition or check articles carried on the luggage rack at night. Further, the luggage rack may have a dazzling lighting effect, and the vehicle may have an aesthetic appearance.