Vehicle Display Height Adjustment Using Lever-Biased Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle display systems are inefficient in retaining their position and do not account for differences in driver eye height, requiring specific tooling for adjustment, which complicates and prolongs the process.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle display system with a height adjustment mechanism that includes a bracket, bracket support members, a display cover, a display adapter, and an adjustment mechanism with a lever, biasing element, and fastening members, allowing for adjustment without additional tooling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current display systems are used without height adjustment mechanism, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different driver eye heights deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display system incorporates an adjustable height mechanism that allows the display cover to be positioned at multiple height levels. The bracket support members include receiving cavities that accommodate the bracket at different vertical positions, enabling the system to adapt to various driver eye heights while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is divided into separable components including the bracket, bracket support members, display cover, and adjustment mechanism. This segmentation allows the height adjustment function to be implemented through modular elements that can be independently positioned and secured, providing adaptability without requiring complete structural redesign.
2Ease of operation
If specific tooling is required for adjustment, then the manufacturing precision can be ensured, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be operated directly by the user without requiring external tooling. The lever applies force to the biasing element, which compresses and releases to enable position changes. This self-service design allows users to easily adjust the display height while the standardized geometry of components like the adjustment pin and receiving cavity ensures precise positioning is maintained through the mechanism's inherent mechanical design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustment mechanism is added, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism components are integrated with the existing display system structure. The bracket support members with receiving cavities serve dual purposes of structural support and height adjustment guidance. The lever and biasing element are incorporated within the compact space of the display assembly, merging the adjustment function with the mounting structure to minimize overall complexity while providing height adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables easy height adjustment of the display system to align with the driver's eye height, improving usability and safety, while eliminating the need for specific tooling, thus simplifying the adjustment process.
Implementation Method 1
the biasing member cooperates with the lever such that, when a first force is applied to the lever the biasing member is compressed to enable the adjustment mechanism to be translated to a desired position
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AI summary
The present invention refers to a vehicle display system, which comprises: a bracket; at least one bracket support member wherein the bracket support member comprises a receiving cavity to retain the bracket; a display cover coupled to the at least one bracket support member; a display adapter coupled to the display cover; and at least one adjustment mechanism coupled to the display cover, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises at least one mounting member that couples to the display adapter, wherein the mounting member comprises at least a first bracket element and a second bracket element; a lever that is slidably engaged within the first bracket element; and a biasing element supported by the second bracket element; wherein the biasing member cooperates with the lever such that, when a first force is applied to the lever the biasing member is compressed to enable the adjustment mechanism to be translated to a desired position.