Radar Mount Support Through Air Guide Opening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radar mounting devices for motor vehicles, particularly those near the air guide, often compromise the aerodynamic properties of the air guide, leading to suboptimal performance.
Innovation Solution
A radar mounting device with a support structure that includes a first structural element above a second structural element, with the support passing through an opening in the air guide, utilizing a flexible sealing lip and a design that minimizes disruption to the air guide's aerodynamics, allowing for secure fixation without altering the air guide's functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a radar support is mounted near the air guide, then the radar can be positioned close to the front of the vehicle for optimal detection, but the aerodynamic properties of the air guide are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The radar support structure is nested within the air guide assembly by passing through an opening in the air guide. The support integrates with the existing air guide structural elements, allowing the radar to be positioned near the front of the vehicle while maintaining the air guide's aerodynamic envelope.
Solution Approach 2:
The opening in the air guide is equipped with sealing lips at specific locations to maintain aerodynamic sealing only where necessary. The sealing lips are positioned to prevent air leakage while allowing the radar support to pass through, thus preserving aerodynamic properties in critical areas while accommodating the radar mounting.
2Reliability
If the support passes through the air guide opening, then the radar can be securely mounted, but air leakage may occur compromising the cooling system efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
Sealing lips made of flexible material are installed at the opening of the air guide to prevent air leakage. These flexible sealing elements conform to the opening geometry and create an effective seal around the radar support while allowing for thermal expansion and vibration.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing lips act as an intermediary element between the radar support and the air guide opening. They mediate the conflict between needing a secure mounting passage and maintaining aerodynamic sealing, by providing a flexible sealing interface that accommodates both requirements.
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 solution enables the mounting of radars on motor vehicles while maintaining the aerodynamic integrity of the air guide, ensuring effective operation of both the radar and the air guide's cooling system.
Implementation Method 1
the opening is covered by at least one sealing lip, the lip being made of a flexible synthetic material capable of deforming
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AI summary
Device for mounting a radar for a motor vehicle, comprising a support (11) on which the radar (10) is to be mounted, a first structure element (2) being positioned above a second structure element (3), a first portion (11a) of the support (11) being connected to the first structure element (2) and a second portion of the support (11b) being positioned in front of the second structure element (3). The second structure element (3) also comprises an opening (23), the support (11) passing through said opening (23).