Vehicle Display Heat Sink and Asymmetric Mounting Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rearview display systems for vehicles face challenges in effective heat management and modular mounting configurations, which can lead to reduced performance and limited installation flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus featuring a heat sink connected to the display module, a carrier bracket, and display mounting brackets that allow for secure and adjustable mounting to various vehicle locations, with a modular design that includes a thermally conductive interface for heat dissipation and a connection interface for vehicle systems integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a heat sink is added to the display module for heat management, then heat dissipation performance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heat sink is integrated with the display module as a unified assembly, where the heat sink becomes an inherent component of the display module structure. This merging approach improves heat dissipation performance while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity by combining thermal management functionality into the existing display module rather than adding it as a separate system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting brackets are used for flexible installation, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket assembly is designed with multiple brackets that can accommodate various installation locations and orientations on different vehicle types. The same bracket structure serves multiple mounting positions and can adapt to different vehicle geometries, providing universal mounting capability across various vehicle platforms without requiring completely different mounting systems for each application.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display module is mounted outboard of the center line, then installation versatility is improved, but structural stability worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket configuration is designed to accommodate asymmetric mounting positions, including locations outboard of the display module's center line. The bracket structure incorporates asymmetric mounting points and attachment mechanisms that provide secure fixation even when mounted away from the central axis, allowing installation versatility while maintaining structural stability through the asymmetric but balanced bracket design.
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 solution provides enhanced heat management and flexible mounting options, improving the display's performance and installation versatility while ensuring efficient heat dissipation and integration with vehicle systems.
Implementation Method 1
A heat sink is in connection with the display module and disposed behind the display module relative to the display surface
Implementation Method 2
A heat sink is in connection with the display module and disposed behind the display module relative to the display surface
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus for a vehicle comprises a display module comprising a display forming a display surface forming a perimeter. A heat sink is in connection with the display module and disposed behind the display module relative to the display surface. A carrier bracket is disposed in connection with the heat sink. A plurality of display mounting brackets is in connection with the carrier bracket. The display mounting brackets are in connection with the carrier bracket outboard of a center line extending vertically along the carrier bracket.