Vehicle Image Projector Mount With Adjustable Projection Angle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image projectors mounted on vehicles lack the flexibility to adjust their projection angle effectively, which can result in suboptimal image projection onto external surfaces.
Innovation Solution
The image projector system includes a bracket fixed to the vehicle's underbody with a housing that has adjustable indentations, allowing the image emitter to be positioned at varying angles relative to the bracket, thereby optimizing image projection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the image projector is fixed to the vehicle underbody with a fixed mounting structure, then the installation is simple and stable, but the projection angle cannot be adjusted, resulting in suboptimal image projection
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure transitions from a fixed rigid connection to an adjustable dynamic connection through the bracket housing assembly. The bracket can be positioned at multiple angles relative to the housing, allowing the projection angle to be dynamically adjusted while maintaining a stable fixed installation once positioned.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a bracket that holds the image projector, a housing that provides mounting attachment points, and an adjustable connection interface between them. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component while enabling angle adjustment through their relative positioning.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the image projector uses a fixed mounting angle, then the structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different external surfaces, reducing image visibility
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure enables dynamic angle adjustment during installation to adapt to different external surfaces and lighting conditions. The bracket can be positioned at various angles relative to the housing, allowing installers to optimize image projection for different mounting locations and surface geometries.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to be universally applicable to different vehicle types and mounting locations. The adjustable angle capability allows the same projector unit to be installed on various surfaces (rocker panels, bumpers, doors) and oriented to project images optimally onto different target surfaces.
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AI summary
A vehicle comprises an image projector assembled to an underbody of the vehicle. The image projector has a bracket, a housing and an image emitter. The bracket is fixed to the underbody. The bracket has a plurality of first indentations. The housing has a plurality of second indentations that mate with the first indentations. The housing is adjustably disposed with respect to the bracket along the first and second indentations. The image emitter is provided in the housing and at least partially extends from the housing. The angle between the image emitter and the bracket changes as the housing is adjusted with respect to the bracket.