Segmented Car Bra Cover for Debris Protection and Plate Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a car bra device that protects the hood and grille of vehicles from dirt and debris while being easy to install, aesthetically pleasing, and allowing visibility of the license plate, with options in various styles and designs to accommodate different user preferences, particularly for the Chevrolet Camaro model year 2014-2022.
Innovation Solution
A car bra device comprising two pieces of thin, leather material configured to fit over the hood and front grille area, secured with elastomeric cinching straps or snaps, and featuring a vinyl area to maintain license plate visibility, available in multiple colors and designs to enhance the vehicle's appearance and protect it from road debris.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a grille cover is installed to protect the vehicle from debris, then protection against dirt and debris is improved, but the license plate visibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The grille cover is divided into multiple sections including a first section covering the grille and a second section covering the license plate area. This segmentation allows the device to provide protection while maintaining visibility of the license plate through the transparent second section.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the grille cover have different properties: the first section is made of opaque or translucent material for protection, while the second section is made of transparent material specifically for license plate visibility. This local differentiation of material properties resolves the contradiction between protection and visibility.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If permanent modifications are made to the vehicle exterior, then protection and customization are improved, but damage to the exterior paint finish deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The grille cover is made from a flexible material that can be attached to the vehicle exterior without permanent modifications. This thin film approach provides protection while allowing for easy removal and installation, preventing damage to the underlying paint finish.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a grille cover is installed to protect the vehicle, then protection from debris is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The grille cover is available in multiple colors including transparent, translucent, and opaque options. This allows the cover to blend with or complement the vehicle's aesthetic while providing protection, resolving the contradiction between protection and appearance.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a custom-fitted grille cover is made for specific vehicle models, then protection effectiveness and aesthetic match are improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The grille cover is designed with adjustable parameters including different sizes, colors, and material opacities that can be configured for various vehicle models. This parameter-based design allows customization for specific vehicles while maintaining a standardized manufacturing process that reduces complexity and cost.
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AI summary
A car bra device is disclosed for a Chevrolet Camaro. The car bra device comprises a body component that is configured into two pieces of thin, leather material. The body component is then installed near the hood and at the base of the vehicle front, near the front grille area. A vinyl area can also be utilized, which ensures a license plate is still visible while using the device.