Vehicle Distance Sensor Integrated in Garnish
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional distance measuring devices for vehicles require additional structures on the outer surface, increasing production costs and compromising aesthetics, while existing radar systems are robust but require separate installations.
Innovation Solution
Integrating a distance measuring sensor within existing vehicle structures such as garnishes and turn signal displays, using a fixing portion with a printed circuit board and light emitting diodes, and radar antennas to measure distances without additional external components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an additional structure is installed on the outer surface of the vehicle to mount the distance measuring sensor, then the sensor can be properly positioned and protected, but the production cost increases and the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the distance measuring sensor with existing vehicle components such as the turn signal lamp assembly or garnish. The sensor is integrated into the housing structure that already exists on the vehicle outer surface, eliminating the need for separate mounting structures. This merging approach maintains sensor stability while avoiding additional production costs and aesthetic compromises.
Solution Approach 2:
The existing vehicle components (turn signal lamps, garnishes) are made multi-functional by incorporating the distance measuring sensor into their housing. These components continue to serve their original purposes while simultaneously providing mounting and protection for the sensor, reducing the need for dedicated sensor mounting structures.
2Reliability
If an additional structure is installed on the outer surface of the vehicle to mount the distance measuring sensor, then the sensor can be properly positioned and protected, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the distance measuring sensor with existing vehicle components such as the turn signal lamp assembly or garnish. The sensor is integrated into the housing structure that already exists on the vehicle outer surface, eliminating the need for separate mounting structures. This merging approach maintains sensor stability while avoiding aesthetic compromises.
3Reliability
If conventional radar systems are used for distance measurement, then reliable detection is achieved, but separate installation is required increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The radar sensor is merged with existing vehicle components like turn signal lamps or garnishes. The housing structure of these existing components is utilized to accommodate and protect the radar sensor, eliminating the need for separate installation structures and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining detection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The existing vehicle components are made multi-functional by incorporating the radar sensor into their housing. These components continue to serve their original purposes while simultaneously providing mounting and protection for the radar, reducing installation complexity without compromising detection reliability.
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
This solution reduces installation costs, provides a sleek appearance, and enables easy measurement of lateral objects and parking spaces, thereby enhancing safety by minimizing the risk of accidents.
Implementation Method 1
a sensor portion which is installed in the fixing portion, irradiates a radio wave to the outside of the vehicle, receives the radio wave from the outside of the vehicle, measures a distance between an object of the outside of the vehicle and the vehicle, or detects the object
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a distance measuring device for a vehicle. The distance measuring device for the vehicle of the present disclosure includes a fixing portion to be mounted on an outer surface of the vehicle; and a sensor portion which is installed in the fixing portion, irradiates a radio wave to the outside of the vehicle, receives the radio wave from the outside of the vehicle, measures a distance between an object of the outside of the vehicle and the vehicle, or detects the object.