Straddle Vehicle Side Mirror Display Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Straddle type vehicles face visibility issues when displaying the detection of peripheral vehicles, as the rider's line of sight must extend further to confirm displays located outside the side mirrors, and existing solutions restrict the shape of the side mirrors, degrading design and visibility.
Innovation Solution
A straddle type vehicle with a side mirror that includes a display unit positioned within the mirror's contour on the inner side, using a light emitting device to display detection results, and optionally changing the display color to differentiate from the peripheral area, allowing for improved visibility without restricting the side mirror's shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the display unit is arranged on the housing portion or stay portion of the side mirror, then the detection result can be displayed, but the rider's line of sight must extend further to confirm the display when checking the rear side, reducing visibility
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit is merged with the side mirror assembly, specifically integrated into the housing portion or stay portion of the side mirror. This integration allows the display to be positioned within the rider's natural field of view when checking the rear side, eliminating the need for additional line of sight movement while maintaining clear visibility of detection results
2Loss of information
If the display device is arranged in the housing portion, then the detection result can be displayed, but the shape of the side mirror becomes restricted, degrading the design
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit utilizes the housing portion or stay portion of the side mirror as a mounting dimension, allowing the display to be positioned in three-dimensional space without interfering with the two-dimensional contour design of the side mirror. This dimensional approach enables the display to be integrated while preserving design freedom and aesthetic appearance
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
Enhances the visibility of detection results while maintaining design freedom in side mirror shape, reducing the length of the rider's line of sight and improving notification effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
using a light emitting device to display detection results
Data Source
AI summary
A straddle type vehicle includes a side mirror with which a rider confirms a rear side; a detection unit configured to detect another vehicle in a periphery of a self-vehicle; and a display unit configured to display a detection result by the detection unit. The display unit displays the detection result at a position within a contour of the side mirror and on an inner side in a vehicle width direction. In a case in which the another vehicle is detected by the detection unit, the display unit displays a color different from a display color of the detection result in a peripheral portion of a display region of the detection result.