Universal Vehicle Ceiling Lighting Case With Rotatable Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting systems for vehicle compartments require separate cases for different specifications, such as glasses holders or sensors, leading to increased complexity and costs due to the need for multiple types of large molded parts.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system with a common case featuring a lamp unit and a selection unit that can accommodate various accessories, such as a glasses holder or sensor, using a single type of case by incorporating a rotatable lid member within the selection unit to ensure secure closure without additional gaps, allowing for easy adaptation to different specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate exclusive cases are used for different specifications (glasses holder, sensor, etc.), then each specification can be properly accommodated, but the number of case types increases and parts control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal case structure that can accommodate multiple different specifications (glasses holder, sensor, child mirror, ETC terminal) through a single standardized case design. The case includes a standardized installation opening and mounting structure that accepts various selection units, eliminating the need for separate exclusive cases for each specification while maintaining proper accommodation of each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate exclusive cases are used for different specifications, then each specification can be properly accommodated, but the number of large molded parts increases and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal case structure that can accommodate multiple different specifications (glasses holder, sensor, child mirror, ETC terminal) through a single standardized case design. The case includes a standardized installation opening and mounting structure that accepts various selection units, eliminating the need for separate exclusive cases for each specification while maintaining proper accommodation of each function.
3Ease of operation
If a gap is provided between the glasses holder and overhead console main body, then interference is avoided during rotation, but the external appearance is degraded and accommodation space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a lid member as an intermediary element between the selection unit and the case. The lid member rotatably closes the installation opening and provides the necessary clearance for rotation operations, eliminating the need for gaps between the selection unit and case body. This mediator approach maintains smooth rotation functionality while preserving the external appearance and maximizing accommodation space.
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting system for installation in a ceiling portion of a passenger compartment, including a lamp unit; a selection unit having a different shape from the lamp unit; and a case having a first unit installation opening configured to detachably accommodate the lamp unit and a second unit installation opening configured to detachably accommodate the selection unit. The selection unit may be selected from a plurality of selection units, where the plurality of slection units may each have a different application.