Retractable Flexible Vehicle Display for Low-Burden Driver Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display devices for vehicles are not easily accessible to drivers, impose a visual burden, and do not offer a space-saving solution while maintaining a clear aesthetic appearance, and they lack the ability to provide large-area displays effectively.
Innovation Solution
A flexible display panel that can transform between a suspended form and a stored form, integrated with a driving mechanism, allowing it to be installed in various locations within a vehicle, such as the ceiling or sun visor, and includes a control system that adjusts its display based on detection information from imaging means to provide relevant information to the driver without obstructing their view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a display device is installed in a vehicle to provide information to the driver, then the driver can obtain driving information, but the device may obstruct the driver's view or impose a visual burden
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is designed to be movable between a suspended display state and a stored state, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position based on driving conditions. This resolves the contradiction by enabling information display when needed while removing the visual obstruction when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device utilizes the vertical space above the driver's head by suspending the panel from the vehicle ceiling. This three-dimensional positioning allows the display to provide information without blocking the forward view, as the display area is positioned in the upper vertical dimension rather than in the driver's line of sight.
2Loss of information
If a display device is installed in the vehicle interior, then information can be provided to the driver, but the aesthetic appearance of the car interior may be impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel can be completely stored upward into the vehicle ceiling when not in use, extracting the display element from the visible interior space. This resolves the contradiction by providing information when needed while maintaining the original aesthetic appearance of the car interior when the display is stowed.
3Loss of information
If a fixed display device is installed in the vehicle, then information can be displayed, but the device occupies permanent space and reduces flexibility in installation locations
Solution Approach 1:
The display device incorporates a driving mechanism that enables it to move between suspended and stored positions. This dynamic capability provides installation flexibility, allowing the same device to be positioned optimally for different driving conditions and vehicle configurations, resolving the contradiction between fixed installation and adaptability.
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AI summary
A display device or a driving support system which enables a driver to obtain information easily is provided. A display device or a driving support system which is unlikely to impose a burden on a driver is provided. A display device or a driving support system which is suitable for space saving is provided. A display device or a driving support system which is capable of large-area display is provided. A display device or a driving support system which does not impair the aesthetic appearance of the car interior is provided.The display device includes a display panel which has flexibility and can be transformed between a first form and a second form, and a driving means having a function of reversibly changing the display panel between the first form and the second form. The first form is a form in which a display surface of the display panel is suspended, and the second form is a form in which the display panel is stored upward.