Windscreen Mount Bracket Hinge Cover for Wider Tilt Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current adjustable supports for vehicle windshields have limited tilt angle adjustability and require multiple components, complicating manufacturing and assembly.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable bracket with a hinge mechanism between two support elements and a protective cover allows for a wider range of tilt angles, using a single integrated piece design with fewer components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If shims or slides are used to adjust the tilt angle, then the support can be adjusted to different angles, but the range of achievable tilt angles is limited and the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover is integrated with the adjustment mechanism, combining what were previously separate components (adjustment elements and protective cover) into a single unified structure. This reduces the total number of parts while maintaining the tilt angle adjustment functionality through the hinge mechanism between bracket elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover serves multiple functions: it protects the hinge mechanism and simultaneously acts as part of the adjustment system. The complementary joining means on the cover and second support element enable angle adjustment while the cover itself provides structural integration, eliminating the need for separate adjustment components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are used in the support, then the tilt angle can be adjusted, but the manufacturing and packaging become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the protective cover with the adjustment mechanism through complementary joining means, the invention reduces the number of separate manufacturing steps and assembly operations. The unified structure allows for simpler production processes and easier quality control compared to assembling multiple discrete adjustment components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are used in the support, then the tilt angle can be adjusted, but the packaging space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of the protective cover with the bracket elements reduces the overall volume of the support assembly. With fewer separate components, there is less air gap and unnecessary space required for packaging, allowing for more compact storage and transport configurations.
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 bracket offers enhanced tilt angle adjustability and simplifies manufacturing and packaging, reducing the number of parts required and facilitating easier assembly.
Implementation Method 1
a hinge (1004) configured to allow rotation of the second support element (1002) relative to the first support element (1001)
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AI summary
The invention relates to an adjustable bracket (1000) for attaching electronic and/or mechanical components to a vehicle windscreen. The adjustable bracket (1000) comprises a first support element (1001), a second support element (1002) and a cover (1003) for protecting the first and second support elements (1001, 1002). The first support element (1001) is intended to be attached to a windscreen. The second support element (1002) is connected to the first support element (1001) by a hinge (1004) configured to allow the second support element (1002) to rotate with respect to the first support element (1001). The protective cover (1003) and the second support element (1002) comprise complementary joining means (1005), respectively, such that, when the protective cover (1003) is attached to the first and second support elements (1001, 1002), these joining means (1005) allow a relative angle of inclination to be formed between the second support element (1002) and the first support element (1001).