Standalone Garage Door Opener Module for Aftermarket Vehicle Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing remote garage door openers integrated into vehicles require factory installation and are dependent on vehicle battery or ignition power, limiting their after-market assembly and flexibility in mounting configurations.
Innovation Solution
A remote garage door opener module with a bezel positionable against a vehicle headliner, housing containing a power source and electronic circuitry, and a mounting element that can be securely attached to the headliner, allowing for standalone operation and easy installation without vehicle electrical system connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If remote garage door openers are integrated into a vehicle with factory installation, then the opener can communicate directly with the garage door opener and provide integrated vehicle door access, but the installation complexity increases and requires electrical connection to the vehicle battery and ignition
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power source from the vehicle's electrical system by incorporating a separate battery into the remote opener module. This allows the device to function independently without requiring connection to the vehicle battery or ignition system, thereby reducing installation complexity while maintaining communication reliability with the garage door opener
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the remote opener into a self-contained module with its own power source, mounting structure, and electronic circuitry. This modular design enables independent installation without requiring integration with the vehicle's electrical system, reducing installation complexity while preserving the core function of communicating with the garage door opener
2Stability of the object's composition
If remote garage door openers are designed for factory installation with permanent mounting structures, then the opener provides stable integration into the vehicle, but the adaptability for after-market assembly decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic mounting system with adjustable mounting elements that can adapt to different headliner thicknesses and vehicle configurations. The mounting elements can be positioned at different locations and adjusted to accommodate various installation scenarios, providing both stability once installed and adaptability during the installation process for after-market assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal mounting structure that can be installed in multiple vehicle locations (headliner, windshield visor, rearview mirror) without requiring vehicle-specific customization. The adjustable mounting elements and multiple installation position options enable the same device to achieve stable integration across different vehicle types and configurations, enhancing both adaptability and stability
3Ease of manufacture
If the remote opener uses a fixed mounting structure, then the installation process is simplified, but the ability to accommodate different headliner thicknesses is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable mounting elements that can be positioned at different locations and configured to accommodate varying headliner thicknesses. The mounting structure includes elements that can be adjusted during installation to match the specific vehicle configuration, maintaining ease of installation while providing adaptability to different headliner dimensions
Data Source
AI summary
A remote garage door opener module for after-market assembly into a vehicle for transmitting signals to a garage door opener includes a bezel positionable against a headliner of the vehicle along an interior surface thereof in a position over a hole in the headliner. The module further includes a housing enclosing a power source and electronic circuitry for transmitting the signals. The housing extends away from a first side of the bezel and is positionable at least partially through the hole in the headliner. The module further includes a button exposed at a second side of the bezel and coupled to the electronic circuitry and a mounting element selectively engageable with the headliner adjacent the hole and coupled with one of the housing or the bezel for coupling the module with the headliner.