Transparent Rain Guard Mounting for High-Speed Windshield Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing windshield visors for vehicles are prone to detachment and fluttering at high speeds, compromising driver visibility and safety in rainy conditions, and there is a need for a more effective rain guard system that improves visibility and road safety.
Innovation Solution
A rain guard system comprising a transparent, aerodynamic rain guard device affixed to the vehicle roof with a fastening assembly using brackets and adhesive material, which includes adjustable fasteners to secure the device and maintain optimal visibility and aerodynamic performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a windshield visor is used to protect from rain, then driver visibility is improved, but the visor detaches and flutters at high speeds
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening assembly is divided into multiple independent components: brackets that attach to the vehicle, fasteners that connect brackets to the visor, and adhesive material for additional bonding. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while working together as a unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive material is applied to the brackets before assembly, creating a preliminary bond that reinforces the mechanical fastening. This preliminary action ensures the visor is securely attached before the vehicle reaches high speeds, preventing detachment and fluttering.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a windshield visor is installed to deflect rain, then rain protection is improved, but air resistance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The visor is designed with a curved, aerodynamic profile that allows air to flow smoothly over and around it. This curvature reduces turbulence and drag compared to flat or angular designs, minimizing energy loss from air resistance while maintaining effective rain deflection.
Solution Approach 2:
The visor's angle, curvature radius, and height are optimized parameters that balance rain protection with aerodynamic performance. By adjusting these parameters, the design achieves adequate rain shielding while minimizing disruption to airflow and reducing drag.
3Reliability
If a windshield visor is used to shield from elements, then driver protection is improved, but mounting complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening assembly components serve multiple functions: brackets provide structural support and attachment points, fasteners provide mechanical connection, and adhesive material provides bonding reinforcement. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, simplifying the overall mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical fastening system and adhesive bonding system are merged into a unified fastening assembly. This combination provides robust attachment while consolidating multiple functions into a single integrated mounting structure, reducing complexity compared to using separate mechanical and chemical attachment systems.
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
The rain guard system effectively deflects rain, enhances driver visibility, reduces air resistance, and improves fuel efficiency, providing stability and safety during high-speed turns.
Implementation Method 1
The main body of the rain guard device may comprise an aerodynamic structure. The aerodynamic structure of the main body allows the vehicle to move smoothly through the air.
Implementation Method 2
The fastening assembly comprises an adhesive material that is disposed between at least one of the brackets and the vehicle roof, thereby firmly attaching the rain guard device onto the vehicle roof.
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AI summary
A rain guard system for a vehicle that improves driver visibility in rainy conditions. The rain guard system comprises a rain guard device and a fastening assembly. The rain guard device is affixed to a vehicle roof of the vehicle. The rain guard device is extended outward from the vehicle roof and partially covers a windshield of the vehicle to deflect rain. The rain guard device is designed to mount onto the vehicle and act as a see-through barrier to deflect rain. The rain guard device comprises a generally transparent, main body that is shaped and sized to fit over a rear area of the windshield. The rain guard device comprises an aerodynamic structure, which significantly reduces air resistance, and improves fuel efficiency and provides stability on high-speed turns.