Waterproof Parallelepiped Protector for Outdoor Display Device Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices, such as television sets, face challenges when used outdoors due to humidity, requiring frequent relocation indoors during rainy or wet conditions to prevent damage to electric circuits, limiting their outdoor usage.
Innovation Solution
A waterproof, parallelepiped-shaped protector made of weather-resistant glass with stainless steel components, allowing the device to be enclosed and viewed through a transparent front wall, with adjustable feet and ventilation, enabling outdoor use in various weather conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the television set is placed outdoors, then the usability and viewing convenience are improved, but the risk of humidity damage to electric circuits increases
Solution Approach 1:
A waterproof enclosure acts as an intermediary between the television set and the outdoor environment. The enclosure includes a transparent front wall made of weather-resistant glass that allows viewing while protecting the device from humidity and rain. The enclosure can be placed on the same base as the television set, providing a protective barrier without requiring the device to be moved indoors during rainy conditions.
2Reliability
If the television set is enclosed in a protective covering, then the protection from humidity is improved, but the visibility of the screen may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure is designed with different properties for different parts: the front wall is made of transparent weather-resistant glass to maintain visibility, while other walls can be made of opaque protective material. This local differentiation allows the front wall to transmit light for viewing while other parts provide maximum protection from humidity and weather elements.
3Reliability
If the protector is made completely sealed, then the protection from humidity is improved, but the ventilation and heat dissipation are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure uses a transparent front wall made of thin weather-resistant glass that allows light transmission while providing protection. The design balances sealing for humidity protection with controlled ventilation areas that prevent heat accumulation, using the transparent wall structure to achieve both protection and thermal management.
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AI summary
A protector for a display device, such as a screen or television set, comprises a substantially parallelepiped-shaped body (2) provided with at least one upper wall (3; 3'), a front wall (4; 4'), a back wall (5; 5') opposite the front wall (4; 4') and two side walls (6, 7; 6', 7'), wherein at least the front wall (4; 4') has at least one portion made of transparent material.