Vehicle Window Visor with Grooved Body for Water Channeling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Water buildup on vehicle windows due to rain or mist reduces visibility and poses a safety concern, as existing solutions like windshield wipers often redirect water to side windows, causing accumulation and obstruction.
Innovation Solution
A window visor with a front lip, back lip, and body portion featuring longitudinal grooves that direct water away from the window, reducing accumulation by channeling it outward or below the window, and can be attached using an adhesive strip without interfering with window movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a window visor is installed to redirect water away from the window, then water buildup is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The visor is segmented into functional zones: the front lip for water capture, the grooved body portion for water channeling, and the back lip for water discharge. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall structure simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds a third dimension to water management by creating vertical grooves that channel water downward. This vertical drainage dimension complements the horizontal water flow, effectively removing water from the window area without requiring complex mechanical systems.
2Ease of manufacture
If adhesive strip is used to attach the front lip to the vehicle, then installation is simplified, but the adhesive strength must be sufficient to withstand weather conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive strip performs dual functions: it simplifies installation by allowing tool-free attachment while also providing reliable weather-resistant bonding. The adhesive material itself is designed to withstand environmental conditions, making the attachment system self-sufficient.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the visor is designed to cover the window to prevent water buildup, then visibility is improved, but the window movement may be restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The visor is designed with local quality variations: the front lip contacts the vehicle to capture water, the body portion with grooves channels water away, and the back lip discharges water. This localized functional distribution allows the visor to protect the window while maintaining proper clearance for window operation.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a window visor which can be attached to a vehicle to at least partially cover a window of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the window visor can contain a series of grooves on its outer surface which can direct droplets of water so that they do not collect on the window.