Windshield Cushion Mat With Magnetic Tabs for Impact Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing windshield protection devices lack a resiliently compressible element to absorb impact energy from projectiles and secure attachment mechanisms to vehicle body panels, leading to potential windshield damage.
Innovation Solution
A mat with a resiliently compressible inner layer and foldable tabs equipped with magnets for secure attachment to vehicle body panels, designed to absorb impact energy and prevent windshield damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing windshield protection devices are used without resiliently compressible elements, then the device structure remains simple, but the windshield cannot effectively absorb impact energy from projectiles
Solution Approach 1:
The mat is constructed with a composite structure comprising a resiliently compressible inner layer (such as foam or rubber material) surrounded by an outer layer (such as canvas or polyurethane). This composite material structure enables the mat to effectively absorb impact energy from projectiles while maintaining overall structural integrity and protection effectiveness.
2Reliability
If existing windshield protection devices use simple attachment methods, then the device is easy to manufacture, but the mat cannot be securely retained on the windshield
Solution Approach 1:
The device replaces traditional mechanical attachment mechanisms (such as straps, clips, or adhesive systems) with a magnetic attachment system. Magnets are integrated into the mat structure to magnetically engage with the vehicle's body panels, providing secure retention of the mat on the windshield through magnetic force rather than mechanical fastening.
3Ease of operation
If existing windshield protection devices lack secure attachment mechanisms, then the device structure remains simple, but the mat cannot be reliably retained on vehicle body panels
Solution Approach 1:
The device replaces traditional mechanical attachment mechanisms (such as straps, clips, or adhesive systems) with a magnetic attachment system. Magnets are integrated into the mat structure to magnetically engage with the vehicle's body panels, providing secure retention of the mat on the windshield through magnetic force rather than mechanical fastening.
4Reliability
If the mat uses a resiliently compressible inner layer, then impact energy absorption is improved, but the mat volume and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The resiliently compressible inner layer is strategically positioned within the mat structure at locations where impact energy absorption is most critical. The outer layer provides structural support and protection, while the inner resilient layer is configured to specifically address impact zones, optimizing weight distribution and protection effectiveness.
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
Effectively absorbs impact energy from projectiles, preventing windshield damage and facilitating easy storage and transport.
Implementation Method 1
The mat includes a resiliently compressible element to absorb impact energy from the projectile
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of magnets integrated into respective tabs for magnetically engaging body panels of the vehicle
Data Source
AI summary
A windshield protection cushion device includes a mat that is positionable over a windshield of a vehicle. A resiliently compressible element is integrated into the mat to absorb impact energy from a projectile thereby inhibiting the windshield from being damaged by the projectile. A plurality of tabs is coupled to and extends away from the mat. The tabs are strategically positioned on the mat thereby facilitating each of the plurality of tabs to be folded onto a respective body panel of the vehicle when the mat is positioned on the windshield. Each of the plurality of tabs has an engaging element which releasably engages the respective body panel for retaining the mat on the windshield.