Module lamp, vehicle including the module lamp, and module lamp control device

Abstract

The invention provides a modular lamp, a vehicle including the same, and a modular lamp control device. The modular lamp includes: a lamp device; and a sighting device rotating the light device based on the sighting center to adjust the sighting. The aiming center is disposed outside the aiming device. The lamp device includes: a light emitting portion configured to generate light; and a main body supporting the light emitting part.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference of related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0168306, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on November 22, 2024, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to a modular light, a vehicle including the modular light, and a modular light control device. Background Technology

[0004] Welcome lighting and farewell lighting in a vehicle are lighting systems that provide a visual greeting or farewell to the user whenever they use the vehicle.

[0005] Welcome lighting is automatically activated when a user with a smart key approaches the vehicle, and headlights, rearview mirrors, door handles, interior lights, etc. can be turned on.

[0006] With welcome lighting, users can easily spot the vehicle's location and approach it safely and comfortably, even in dark environments.

[0007] Additionally, the goodbye lighting operates when the user gets out of the vehicle and turns off the engine or moves a certain distance away, providing illumination of the surrounding environment to help the user safely check their surroundings and get out of the vehicle.

[0008] Farewell lighting provides visibility for the driver and passengers by keeping the headlights, rearview mirrors, and door handle lights on for a certain period of time, allowing them to check their surroundings and begin walking.

[0009] However, if there are obstacles at the location where the welcome and farewell lighting is projected, the light pattern to be achieved may overlap with the obstacles, resulting in a distorted projected image.

[0010] In particular, in parking environments, the projected images of welcome and farewell lights may be distorted by surrounding vehicles due to the distance between them. Summary of the Invention

[0011] This disclosure provides a modular light capable of adjusting aiming based on the presence or absence of an obstacle in front of the vehicle, a vehicle including the modular light, and a modular light control device.

[0012] The purpose of this disclosure is not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other purposes not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0013] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a modular light includes: a light assembly; and an aiming device that rotates the light assembly based on an aiming center to adjust aiming, wherein the aiming center is disposed outside the aiming device.

[0014] The lamp device may include: a light-emitting part that generates light; and a body that supports the light-emitting part.

[0015] The aiming center can be set outside the main body.

[0016] The aiming center can be set at the lower part of the light-emitting part.

[0017] The aiming device may include: a support portion; a first link portion and a second link portion, one side of the first link portion and the second link portion being supported by the support portion respectively, and the other side of the first link portion and the second link portion being connected to a lamp device respectively, the first link portion and the second link portion being connected by a connecting rod; and a drive portion, connected to one of the first link portion and the second link portion, and generating a driving force.

[0018] The first linkage may include: a first shaft, which is rotated by a drive unit; a first link, one side of which is connected to the first shaft and the other side of which is connected to a lamp device; and a first eccentric part, which is connected to one side of the first link at a position spaced apart from the rotation center of the first shaft by a first eccentric radius, and rotates together with the first shaft.

[0019] The second linkage may include: a second shaft, which rotates by a driving force transmitted through a connecting rod; a second link, one side of which is connected to the second shaft and the other side of which is connected to a lamp device; and a second eccentric portion, which is connected to one side of the second link at a position spaced apart from the rotation center of the second shaft by a second eccentric radius, and rotates together with the second shaft.

[0020] The modular light may further include: a guide portion disposed in the bracket portion; and a sliding portion that translates along the guide portion, wherein the second link portion and the light device are connected by the sliding portion.

[0021] The lamp device may further include: a first light-emitting part connected to a first link part and a second link part for adjusting aiming; and a second light-emitting part fixed to a bracket part, wherein the aiming of the first light-emitting part is adjusted independently of the second light-emitting part.

[0022] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a module light control device for controlling one of the aforementioned module lights includes: a sensor unit for detecting the state of obstacles and vehicles; and a controller for controlling the module light based on whether an obstacle is detected.

[0023] When an obstacle is detected, the controller can lower the aim of the module lights.

[0024] When no obstacle is detected, the controller can raise the aim of the module light.

[0025] The controller can control the module lights to project a first or second image based on vehicle information detected by the sensor unit.

[0026] When the sensor unit detects that the vehicle lock has been unlocked, the controller can control the module lights to project the first image.

[0027] When the sensor unit detects that the vehicle engine is off, the controller can control the module lights to project a second image. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of this disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing the headlights of a vehicle;

[0030] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the usage status of the module light with the aiming center set in the main body;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a modular lamp according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a lamp device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the support portion of the aiming device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the aiming adjustment unit of the aiming device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the usage state of a modular lamp according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 9 This is a block diagram of a modular lamp control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of a control module lamp according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0038] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of a control module lamp according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Although this disclosure may be modified in various ways and take various alternative forms, specific embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail below. However, it should be understood that this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed, but rather, this disclosure covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0040] It will be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and a second element may be similarly referred to as a first element. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0041] The terminology used herein to describe embodiments of this disclosure is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. The articles “a” and “an” are singular because they refer to a single object, but the use of the singular form in this document should not preclude the existence of more than one object of reference. In other words, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the number of elements mentioned in the singular in this disclosure may be one or more. It will be further understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and / or “comprising” as used herein specify the presence of the said feature, number, step, operation, element, and / or component, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Such terms as defined in common dictionaries shall be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant field, and shall not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined in this application.

[0043] In the following description, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Figure 1 This is an illustration showing the headlight 10 of vehicle 1 as an example. Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the module lamp 20, which has the aiming center C set in the main body 120.

[0045] Recently, in addition to safety or information transmission functions such as illuminating dark areas or guiding driving directions, the headlights 10 have been given new functions, such as providing a specific visible image to the user when the user gets into the vehicle or turns off the engine, or projecting a QR code using the modular lights.

[0046] On the other hand, if there are obstacles in the area projected by the headlight 10, the image projected by the light may overlap with the obstacles, resulting in image distortion.

[0047] Typically, when the headlight 10 projects an image or pattern onto the ground, the image or pattern can be displayed at a distance of about 8 meters or more from the vehicle 1.

[0048] On the other hand, in parking lots, it is common to implement welcome lighting and farewell lighting technologies that project images or patterns as vehicles enter and exit.

[0049] However, considering parking lot specifications and parking methods, in order to prevent the projected images or patterns from being distorted by parked vehicles, it is necessary to display the images or patterns on the ground at a distance of about 6 meters or less from the vehicles.

[0050] Here, assuming the headlight 10 has a ride height of 0.6 meters, in order to adjust the image or pattern projected by the module light 20 from 10 meters to 6 meters, the aiming of the module light 20 may have to be lowered by about 9 degrees.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 When there is an obstacle in front of vehicle 1, the aiming of module light 20 can be adjusted downward so that the position of the projected image can be arranged closer to vehicle 1 to prevent the projected image from being distorted due to the obstacle.

[0052] However, refer to Figure 3 If the aiming axis of the module lamp 20 is located inside the module lamp 20, the projected light may escape from the light-transmitting part 11 (e.g., an external lens, etc.), so that a portion of the projected light passes through the light-transmitting part 11 and reaches the outside of the vehicle 1.

[0053] That is, if the aiming center C of the module light 20 is located inside the module light 20, a portion of the projected light may interfere with the vehicle 1 and not be projected to the outside, and the image or pattern presented to the user may be distorted or damaged.

[0054] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, in the module light 20, when the aiming is adjusted according to the presence or absence of an obstacle so that the position of the image or pattern projected on the ground can be adjusted, the image projected due to the aiming can not interfere with the vehicle 1.

[0055] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the module lamp 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a lamp device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6This is a perspective view of the support portion 210 of the aiming device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the aiming adjustment unit 300 of the aiming device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Reference Figure 4 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the module lamp 20 may include: a lamp device 100 that generates light and projects images or patterns to the outside; and an aiming device 200 that adjusts the aiming of the lamp device 100.

[0057] Reference Figure 5 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lamp device 100 may include: a first light-emitting part 110 that generates light and projects images or patterns to the outside; and a body 120 that supports the first light-emitting part 110.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first light-emitting part 110 may have a high resolution.

[0059] The first light-emitting unit 110 can project images or patterns onto the wall or ground in front of the vehicle 1 to display information to the user or enhance aesthetics.

[0060] The lamp device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a second light-emitting part 130 that generates light.

[0061] Here, the first light-emitting unit 110 can be configured to project an image or pattern onto a wall or ground in front of it, and the aiming of the projection can be adjusted by the aiming device 200.

[0062] On the other hand, the second light-emitting part 130 can be fixed at a preset angle, such as high beam, low beam or daytime running light, so that it cannot be adjusted for aiming.

[0063] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The aiming device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: an aiming adjustment unit 300 for adjusting the aiming of the lamp device 100; and a bracket 210 for supporting the aiming adjustment unit 300.

[0064] Reference Figure 6 The bracket portion 210 may include: a first bracket 211 disposed at the bottom of the lamp device 100; a second bracket 212 supported by the first bracket 211 and disposed at the front of the lamp device 100; and a third bracket 213 supported by the first bracket 211 and the second bracket 212 and disposed to surround the upper part and both sides of the lamp device 100.

[0065] One end of the guide portion 215 can be supported by the first bracket 211, and the guide portion 215 can extend vertically between the lamp device 100 and the third bracket 213.

[0066] In addition, the other end of the guide section 215 can be supported by the third bracket 213 for a more secure installation.

[0067] The second bracket 212 may include a hole 214 through which the lamp device 100 can pass. The main body 120 of the lamp device 100 may be disposed in the space surrounded by the first bracket 211 to the third bracket 213, and the first light-emitting part 110 may be disposed outside the space surrounded by the first bracket 211 to the third bracket 213 by passing through the second bracket 212.

[0068] Return to reference Figure 4 The second light-emitting part 130 can be disposed on both sides of the first light-emitting part 110 disposed through the hole 214 passing through the second bracket 212, and can be supported by the second bracket 212.

[0069] In this way, the first light-emitting part 110 and the second light-emitting part 130 can avoid interfering with each other during the up-and-down aiming adjustment of the first light-emitting part 110.

[0070] Reference Figure 7 According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the aiming adjustment unit 300 may include a first link portion 310, a second link portion 320, a connecting link 330, and a drive portion 340.

[0071] The first link portion 310 may include a first link 311, a first shaft 312, a first eccentric portion 313, and a gear portion 314.

[0072] The first shaft 312 can be supported at both ends by the first bracket 211 and can rotate by the driving force transmitted from the drive unit 340.

[0073] More specifically, the first shaft 312 can be connected to the drive unit 340 via the gear unit 314.

[0074] For example, the drive unit 340 may be an electric motor that generates driving force when receiving electricity, and the driving force may be the force generated by the rotational motion produced by the motor.

[0075] The motor of the drive unit 340 may include a shaft, the end of which may be provided with a worm gear. The gear portion 314 of the first shaft 312 may be fixed to the first shaft 312 and may transmit the driving force transmitted from the worm gear to the first shaft 312 to rotate together with the first shaft 312.

[0076] One side of the first link 311 can be connected to the first shaft 312 via an eccentric part, and the other side of the first link 311 can be connected to the main body 120.

[0077] The first eccentric portion 313 can be configured to deviate from the first eccentric radius R1 from the rotation axis of the first shaft 312.

[0078] Here, the first eccentric part 313 may be a pin located at a point off the axis of rotation in a disc-shaped structure fixed to and rotating on the first shaft 312. One side of the first connecting rod 311 may be inserted into the first eccentric part 313 and fixed to the first eccentric part 313.

[0079] Since the first link 311 is connected to the first shaft 312 through the first eccentric part 313, the height of one side of the first link 311 can change when the first shaft 312 rotates, and correspondingly, the height of the main body 120 connected to the other side of the first link 311 can also change.

[0080] The second link portion 320 may include a second link 321, a second shaft 323, a second eccentric portion 324, and a sliding portion 322.

[0081] The two ends of the second shaft 323 can be supported by the first bracket 211, and the second shaft 323 can be spaced apart from the first shaft 312. The second shaft 323 can be connected to the first shaft 312 by a connecting rod 330 described below, and can be rotated by a driving force transmitted via the connecting rod 330.

[0082] One side of the second link 321 can be connected to the second shaft 323 via the second eccentric part 324, and the other side of the second link 321 can be connected to the main body 120.

[0083] Here, the connection between the second link 321 and the main body 120 can be located between the connection between the first link 311 and the main body 120 and the first light-emitting part 110.

[0084] The second eccentric part 324 can be configured to deviate from the second eccentric radius R2 from the rotation axis of the second shaft 323.

[0085] Here, the second eccentric part 324 can be a pin located at a point off the axis of rotation in a disc-shaped structure fixed to and rotating on the second shaft 323. One side of the second connecting rod 321 can be inserted into the second eccentric part 324 and fixed to the second eccentric part 324.

[0086] Since the second link 321 is connected to the second shaft 323 through the second eccentric part 324, the height of one side of the second link 321 can change when the second shaft 323 rotates, and correspondingly, the height of the main body 120 connected to the other side of the second link 321 can also change.

[0087] and Figure 4 and Figure 6 Refer to together Figure 7The other end of the second link 321 and a part of the main body 120 can be connected by the sliding part 322.

[0088] The sliding part 322 may have a hollow shape, and the guide part 215 may be inserted into the hollow part. That is, the sliding part 322 may move up and down along the guide part 215.

[0089] Therefore, the other end of the second link 321, which connects the sliding part 322 and the main body 120, can be constrained to the guide part 215 and can move only up and down.

[0090] Therefore, since the second link 321 connected to the main body 120 moves vertically only according to the guide 215, the movement of the first link 311 connected to the main body 120 can also be regular.

[0091] The connecting rod 330 can connect the first connecting rod portion 310 and the second connecting rod portion 320, and can transmit the driving force transmitted to the first connecting rod 311 to the second connecting rod portion 320.

[0092] More specifically, one side of the connecting rod 330 can be connected to the first connecting rod 311 via the third eccentric part 331, and the other side of the connecting rod 330 can be connected to the second shaft 323 via the fourth eccentric part 332.

[0093] Here, the third eccentric part 331 can be configured to deviate from the rotation axis of the first axis 312 from the third eccentric radius R3, and the fourth eccentric part 332 can be configured to deviate from the rotation axis of the second axis 323 from the fourth eccentric radius R4.

[0094] The third eccentric part 331 can be a pin located at a point off the axis of rotation in a disc-shaped structure fixed to and rotating on the first shaft 312. One side of the connecting rod 330 can be inserted into the third eccentric part 331 and fixed to the third eccentric part 331.

[0095] The fourth eccentric part 332 can be a pin located at a point off the axis of rotation in a disc-shaped structure fixed to and rotating the second shaft 323. The other side of the connecting rod 330 can be inserted into the fourth eccentric part 332 and fixed to the fourth eccentric part 332.

[0096] The vertical movement distance of the main body 120 via the first eccentric radius R1 and the second eccentric radius R2 can be adjusted.

[0097] The movement distance or relative movement of the second link 321, which corresponds to the movement of the first link 311, can be adjusted by using the third eccentric radius R3 and the fourth eccentric radius R4.

[0098] The user can adjust the aiming changes according to the operation of the drive unit 340 by adjusting the first eccentric radius R1 to the fourth eccentric radius R4.

[0099] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating a stage of use of the module lamp 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0100] Reference Figure 8 The left image shows the first aiming state, and the right image shows the second aiming state.

[0101] Here, the first aiming can be aiming in the normal state, and the second aiming can be aiming in the state where the aiming device 200 adjusts the lamp device 100 downwards.

[0102] When vehicle 1 is moving or there are no obstacles in front of vehicle 1, vehicle 1 can keep module light 20 in the first aiming state.

[0103] On the other hand, when there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle 1, the vehicle 1 can adjust the module light 20 downward to adjust the module light 20 to the second aiming state.

[0104] The aiming center C, which serves as the rotation reference for the module lamp 20, can be set outside the aiming device 200.

[0105] More specifically, the aiming center C can be set outside the main body 120.

[0106] In addition, the aiming center C can be set at the bottom outside of the first light-emitting part.

[0107] and Figure 2 and Figure 3 Refer to together Figure 8 Since the aiming center C is set at the lower end of the light-emitting part, even if the aiming of the lamp device 100 is adjusted downward, the entire projected image can be projected through the light-transmitting part 11.

[0108] That is, even if the module light 20 according to the embodiments of this disclosure is aimed downwards, the projected image or pattern may not be damaged or distorted by being blocked by the vehicle 1.

[0109] Figure 9 This is a block diagram of a modular lamp control device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0110] The modular light control device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a modular light 20, a sensor unit 400, and a controller 500.

[0111] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the module lamp 20 of the module lamp control device can employ... Figures 4 to 8 The module light 20 shown.

[0112] Reference Figure 9 , refer to Figures 4 to 8 A modular lamp control device according to embodiments of the present disclosure has been described, and any repeated descriptions will be omitted below.

[0113] The sensor unit 400 can detect the state of the vehicle 1 and whether there are obstacles in front of it.

[0114] More specifically, sensor unit 400 can detect whether vehicle 1 is unlocked and whether the engine of vehicle 1 is turned off.

[0115] In addition, the sensor unit 400 can detect whether there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle 1.

[0116] Sensor unit 400 can be one of radar, light detection and ranging (LIDAR), camera, ultrasonic sensor, and infrared sensor. However, it is not limited to these; various sensors capable of detecting objects in front can be applied to sensor unit 400.

[0117] The controller 500 can adjust the aiming of the module light 20 based on the status information of the vehicle 1 received from the receiver and information about the presence or absence of obstacles.

[0118] For example, when the sensor unit 400 detects that there is no obstacle in front, the controller 500 can keep the lamp device 100 of the module lamp 20 in a first aiming state and project an image or pattern.

[0119] Additionally, when the sensor unit 400 detects an obstacle in front, the controller 500 can adjust the lighting device 100 of the module light 20 to a second aiming state and project an image or pattern.

[0120] Here, the first aiming can be aiming in the normal state, and the second aiming can be aiming in the state where the aiming device 200 adjusts the lamp device 100 downwards.

[0121] The controller 500 may be implemented by a non-volatile memory (not shown) and a processor (not shown). The non-volatile memory is configured to store data about algorithms for controlling the operation of various components of the vehicle 1 or software instructions for reproducing the algorithms. The processor is configured to perform the operations described below using the data stored in the memory.

[0122] Here, the memory and processor can be implemented as separate chips. Alternatively, the memory and processor can be implemented as a single chip integrated with each other. The processor can take the form of one or more processors.

[0123] Components of the modular lighting control device according to embodiments of this disclosure can be connected by wires or wirelessly to exchange information. For example, data can be sent and received using communication units such as Ethernet, System Transmission for Media (MOST), Flexray, Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), Internet, LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, etc. Near Field Communication (NFC) and radio frequency (RF).

[0124] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of the control module lamp 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 This is a flowchart of the control module lamp 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0125] Figure 10 This could be a flowchart of controlling module light 20 in the context of achieving welcome lighting. Figure 11 This could be a flowchart of controlling module lamp 20 in the case of achieving farewell lighting.

[0126] Additionally, the first image can be an image or pattern projected during welcome lighting, and the second image can be an image or pattern projected during farewell lighting. The first and second images can be configured in various ways by the user, and the first and second images can be identical.

[0127] Reference Figure 10 The sensor unit 400 can detect whether the vehicle 1 has been unlocked (S701).

[0128] For example, when a user unlocks the smart key at a certain distance from vehicle 1, sensor unit 400 can detect whether vehicle 1 has been unlocked by detecting the signal from the smart key. Optionally, sensor unit 400 can directly detect whether the door lock of vehicle 1 has been unlocked and detect whether vehicle 1 has been unlocked (S701).

[0129] When the vehicle 1 is detected to be unlocked, the sensor unit 400 can detect whether there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle 1 (S702).

[0130] If an obstacle is detected in front of vehicle 1, controller 500 can switch module light 20 to a second aiming state (S703).

[0131] The controller 500 can project a first image using the module light 20 in the second aiming state, so that the first image can be displayed close to the vehicle 1 (S704).

[0132] That is, the controller 500 can adjust the aiming of the module light 20 downward to minimize the distortion of the projected image or pattern caused by interference from obstacles in front of the vehicle 1.

[0133] The controller 500 can return the module lamp 20, which has been switched to the second aiming state, to the first aiming state (S705).

[0134] For example, when sensor unit 400 detects that vehicle 1 is moving, controller 500 can return module light 20 to the first aiming state.

[0135] Optionally, the controller 500 can project the first image for a preset time period. When the preset time has elapsed and the module light 20 no longer projects the first image, the controller 500 can return the module light 20 to the first aiming state.

[0136] On the other hand, when the sensor unit 400 detects that there is no obstacle in front, the controller 500 may not adjust the aiming of the module light 20 (S706).

[0137] That is, the controller 500 can directly project the first image using the module lamp 20 which is in the first aiming state (S707).

[0138] Reference Figure 11 The sensor unit 400 can detect whether the engine of vehicle 1 is off (S801).

[0139] The sensor unit 400 can directly detect whether the engine of vehicle 1 is off, or it can be connected to the central controller (not shown) of vehicle 1 to receive information about whether the engine of vehicle 1 is off.

[0140] When the engine of vehicle 1 is turned off, sensor unit 400 can detect whether there is an obstacle in front of vehicle 1 (S802).

[0141] When an obstacle is detected in front of vehicle 1, controller 500 can switch module light 20 to a second aiming state (S803).

[0142] The controller 500 can project a second image using the module light 20 in the second aiming state, so that the second image can be displayed close to the vehicle 1 (S804).

[0143] That is, the controller 500 can adjust the aiming of the module light 20 downward to minimize the distortion of the projected image or pattern caused by interference from obstacles in front of the vehicle 1.

[0144] The controller 500 can return the module lamp 20, which has been switched to the second aiming state, to the first aiming state (S805).

[0145] For example, the controller 500 can project the second image for a preset time period. If the preset time has elapsed and the module light 20 no longer projects the second image, the controller 500 can return the module light 20 to the first aiming state.

[0146] On the other hand, when the sensor unit 400 detects that there is no obstacle in front, the controller 500 may not adjust the aiming of the module light 20 (S806).

[0147] That is, the controller 500 can directly project a second image using the module lamp 20 which is in the first aiming state (S807).

[0148] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the modular light control device can project a first image or a second image based on the state of the vehicle 1 and present it to the user, thereby enhancing the user's aesthetic experience.

[0149] Furthermore, the module light control device according to embodiments of this disclosure can minimize distortion or damage to the projected image caused by obstacles by changing the aiming based on the presence or absence of obstacles in front.

[0150] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a modular light, a vehicle including the modular light, and a modular light control device can adjust aiming based on the presence or absence of an obstacle in front of the vehicle.

[0151] In particular, the module light, the vehicle including the module light, and the module light control device according to embodiments of the present disclosure can prevent interference between the projected light and the vehicle by adjusting the aiming, thereby preventing damage to the projected image.

[0152] The effects of this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art will clearly recognize other effects not mentioned in the following description.

[0153] Embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented as program instructions that are computer-executable and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, or combinations thereof. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable medium may be specifically designed and configured for this disclosure, or may be well-known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software.

[0154] Examples of computer-readable media may include hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions include machine code generated by, for example, a compiler, and high-level language code executable by a computer using an interpreter. The exemplary hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as at least one software module to perform embodiments of this disclosure, and vice versa.

[0155] Although exemplary embodiments have been shown and described above, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A modular light, comprising: Lighting fixtures; as well as The aiming device rotates the lamp assembly around an aiming center to adjust the aiming of the lamp assembly. The aiming center is located outside the aiming device.

2. The modular lamp according to claim 1, wherein, The lamp device includes: The light-emitting part produces light; and The main body supports the light-emitting part.

3. The modular lamp according to claim 2, wherein, The aiming center is located outside the main body.

4. The modular lamp according to claim 2, wherein, The aiming center is located at the lower part of the light-emitting part.

5. The modular lamp according to claim 1, wherein, The aiming device includes: Support section; A first connecting rod portion, a first side of which is supported by the bracket portion, and a second side of which is connected to the lamp device; The second link portion, the first side of which is supported by the bracket portion, and the second side of which is connected to the lamp device; Connecting link, connecting the first link portion and the second link portion; and The drive unit is connected to one of the first link unit and the second link unit and generates driving force.

6. The modular lamp according to claim 5, wherein, The first link portion includes: The first axis is rotated by the drive unit; A first link, a first side of which is connected to the first shaft, and a second side of which is connected to the lamp device; and The first eccentric portion is connected to the first side of the first connecting rod at a position spaced apart from the rotation center of the first shaft by a first eccentric radius, and rotates together with the first shaft.

7. The modular lamp according to claim 5, wherein, The second link includes: The second shaft rotates due to the driving force transmitted through the connecting rod; A second link, the first side of which is connected to the second shaft, and the second side of which is connected to the lamp device; and The second eccentric part is connected to the first side of the second connecting rod at a position spaced apart from the rotation center of the second shaft by a second eccentric radius, and rotates together with the second shaft.

8. The modular lamp according to claim 7, further comprising: The guide section is located within the support section; as well as The sliding part translates along the guide part. The second connecting rod and the lamp device are connected by the sliding part.

9. The modular lamp according to claim 5, wherein, The lamp device further includes: A first light-emitting part is connected to the first link part and the second link part to adjust aiming; and The second light-emitting part is fixed to the bracket part. The aiming of the first light-emitting part is adjusted independently of that of the second light-emitting part.

10. The modular lamp according to claim 9, wherein, The second light-emitting part includes two second light-emitting parts located on opposite sides of the first light-emitting part.

11. The modular lamp according to claim 5, wherein, The support portion includes: The first bracket is located at the bottom of the lamp device; The second bracket, supported by the first bracket, is located at the front of the lamp device; and The third bracket is supported by the first and second brackets and surrounds the lamp device.

12. The modular lamp according to claim 11, further comprising: The guide section is located within the support section. One end of the guide portion is supported by the first bracket, and the guide portion extends vertically between the lamp device and the third bracket.

13. The modular lamp according to claim 12, wherein, The second bracket includes a hole through which the lamp device passes, and the body of the lamp device is located in the space surrounded by the first bracket to the third bracket.

14. A vehicle comprising a modular lamp according to claim 1.

15. A modular light control device, wherein the modular light control device controls the modular light according to claim 1, the modular light control device comprising: The sensor unit detects the status of obstacles and vehicles; as well as The controller controls the module lights based on whether an obstacle is detected.

16. The modular light control device according to claim 15, wherein, When an obstacle is detected, the controller lowers the aim of the module light.

17. The modular light control device according to claim 15, wherein, When no obstacle is detected, the controller raises the aiming of the module light.

18. The modular light control device according to claim 15, wherein, The controller controls the module lights to project a first image or a second image based on vehicle information detected by the sensor unit.

19. The modular light control device according to claim 18, wherein, When the sensor unit detects that the vehicle lock has been unlocked, the controller controls the module light to project the first image.

20. The modular light control device according to claim 18, wherein, When the sensor unit detects that the vehicle engine is off, the controller controls the module light to project the second image.

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