Vehicle Ceiling Article Holder with Hidden Power Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing article-holding components for vehicles, such as detachable room lamps, increase costs and detract from the vehicle's interior appearance due to wiring and recesses, and may pose safety risks during accidents.
Innovation Solution
An article-holding component comprising a cylindrical part with a holding mechanism on its inner surface, integrated into a vehicle's interior material and covered by another part, allowing secure attachment without visible wiring or recesses, and designed to utilize dead space effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable room lamp with built-in battery is attached to the vehicle ceiling, then the room lamp can function as a flashlight or emergency light, but connectors and wiring for supplying power must be installed in the ceiling, increasing parts cost and work cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power supply function from the room lamp itself and relocates it to the vehicle's existing power system. By utilizing the vehicle's already-installed power outlets and wiring infrastructure, the room lamp no longer requires its own dedicated battery and power connectors, thereby reducing parts cost and installation complexity while maintaining full functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the room lamp compatible with the vehicle's universal power system by designing it to connect to standard power outlets already present in the ceiling. This allows the same power infrastructure to serve multiple purposes (original vehicle functions plus the detachable room lamp), eliminating the need for separate wiring and reducing overall system complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable room lamp is attached to the ceiling, then the room lamp can be used, but it stands out and detracts from the appearance of the designed surface of the ceiling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by designing the attachment mechanism to be visually inconspicuous when the room lamp is not in use. The power outlet and connection points are integrated into the ceiling's existing design elements, such as trim pieces or molding, allowing the ceiling surface to maintain its intended aesthetic appearance while still providing functional access points for the detachable room lamp
Solution Approach 2:
The patent nests the room lamp's connection interface within the vehicle's existing ceiling structure. The power outlet and mounting features are embedded within or behind decorative trim elements, so that when the room lamp is detached, the connection points are hidden or blended into the overall ceiling design, preserving the intended visual appearance
3Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable room lamp is attached to the ceiling, then the room lamp can be installed, but when detached, the appearance of the designed surface of the ceiling is marred by the appearance of a recess, connector, and the like
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the visible connection elements from the ceiling surface by integrating them into three-dimensional trim structures. The power outlets and mounting features are positioned within recesses or behind decorative elements, so that when the room lamp is detached, the connection points are not visible as unsightly recesses or exposed connectors on the ceiling surface
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses trim pieces and cover elements that can flexibly accommodate the presence or absence of the room lamp. These thin film or shell-like decorative elements can be positioned to cover connection points when the lamp is detached, maintaining the appearance of the designed surface while allowing easy attachment and detachment of the room lamp
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AI summary
An article-holding component is provided for holding an article. The article-holding component comprises a cylindrical part made of a cylindrical material, wherein: a holding part that engages with the article is formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical part to enable holding the article; the article-holding component is provided in a first part of an interior material of a vehicle; and the first part is covered with a second part of the vehicle different from the interior material.