Self-Contained Display Assembly With Central Airflow Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The demand for digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising units has increased, but there is a need for adaptable and cost-effective display solutions that can be installed in various environments, including public and private spaces, while accommodating diverse electronic equipment without requiring extensive infrastructure.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained electronic display assembly with a flexible mounting structure that includes dedicated airflow pathways for thermal management, allowing for easy installation and adaptability to different environments, and can accommodate various electronic equipment such as EV charging stations, traffic control devices, and street lighting, with options for open or closed loop airflow configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed infrastructure mounting system is used for DOOH displays, then installation stability is improved, but adaptability to different environments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into separate modular components: a universal mounting structure and interchangeable display units. This segmentation allows the mounting infrastructure to remain stable while the display units can be easily swapped to adapt to different environments and purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of electronic display assemblies and various electronic equipment (EV charging stations, traffic control devices, etc.). This multi-functionality enables the same infrastructure to serve different environments without requiring custom installation for each location.
2Reliability
If dedicated infrastructure is installed for each display unit, then operational reliability is improved, but installation cost and complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions are merged into a single integrated mounting structure: mechanical support, electrical power distribution, network connectivity, and thermal management pathways. This consolidation maintains operational reliability by providing dedicated infrastructure for each function while reducing overall installation complexity compared to implementing separate systems for each function.
3Stability of the object's composition
If electronic display assemblies are permanently fixed, then structural stability is improved, but transportation flexibility and reorientability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure incorporates dynamic attachment mechanisms that allow display assemblies to be securely fixed during operation for structural stability, yet easily removed and reoriented for transportation and installation in different locations. This dynamic capability enables the system to transition between stable operation and flexible reconfiguration as needed.
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
Enables efficient thermal management and flexible placement of electronic display units in diverse settings, optimizing operational performance and reducing installation costs by allowing units to be easily transported and oriented, while accommodating multiple types of electronic equipment.
Implementation Method 1
The mounting structure may comprise a dedicated, open loop airflow pathway between the electronic display assemblies to thermally manage some or all of the electronic equipment
Implementation Method 2
The closed loop airflow pathway may encircle an electronic display. The open loop airflow pathway may extend along a backlight for the electronic display
Data Source
AI summary
A display assembly includes a mounting structure with a dedicated central airflow pathway for a first flow of ambient air, electronic equipment located along the dedicated central airflow pathway, and side assemblies. Each of the side assemblies are attached to a respective side of the mounting structure and include a cover, a display layer located rearward of the cover, one or more dedicated side assembly airflow pathways.