Removable-Door Wind Deflector for Vehicle Cab Airflow Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is no effective method to buffer and channel wind or air away from the cab of vehicles with removable doors, making them uncomfortable for drivers and passengers due to cold air intrusion.
Innovation Solution
A side wind protector that connects to the vehicle in front of the door frame, featuring a wind shield with a slight angle backward, hinge pins, and an optional mirror, which channels air away from the opening and secures to the vehicle using hinge pins, ensuring comfort by blocking wind entry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a removable door is removed to provide open access, then ease of operation is improved, but wind enters the cab making it uncomfortable
Solution Approach 1:
A wind deflector panel is introduced as an intermediary component between the open door frame and the cab. This panel blocks and redirects wind flow, preventing it from entering the cab while allowing the door to remain removed for easy access. The deflector serves as a mediator that resolves the conflict between open access and wind protection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If wind blocking structures are added to protect from wind entry, then comfort is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wind deflector is constructed as a thin, flexible panel that can be easily installed and removed. This thin-film approach provides effective wind blocking without adding significant structural complexity or weight to the vehicle system.
Solution Approach 2:
The wind deflector incorporates adjustable positioning capabilities, allowing it to be dynamically positioned at optimal angles to deflect wind away from the cab. This dynamic adjustment feature enhances wind protection effectiveness without requiring a complex fixed structure.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a wind protector is installed to block wind, then comfort is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to installation complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The wind protection system is segmented into modular components including the main deflector panel and separate mounting elements. This segmentation allows for simple, tool-free installation and removal, enhancing ease of operation while maintaining effective wind protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The wind deflector incorporates self-aligning features and intuitive mounting mechanisms that allow users to install and remove the component without specialized tools or technical expertise. The system serves itself through automatic positioning features that simplify the installation 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
Effectively blocks and channels wind away from the cab, providing a comfortable riding experience by securing the wind protector to the vehicle using hinge pins and an adjustable mirror setup, enhancing existing solutions.
Implementation Method 1
The side wind protector connects to the vehicle in front of the door frame and the wind shield buffers and channels the air away from the opening and the cab
Data Source
AI summary
The current invention is a side wind protector. It allows for the blocking and channeling the air away from the cab when a removable door has been removed. The side wind protector connects to the vehicle in front of the door frame (the open area when the door is remove) and buffers and channels the air away from the opening and the cab. It is slight angle backwards and can incorporate a mirror. In one embodiment it can be installed in the hinges where the door was attached. It can be attached to either side or both sides of the vehicle.