Ramp vehicle type recognition device

The integrated ramp vehicle recognition device solves the problems of complex installation and easy damage in existing technologies, and achieves convenient installation and strong environmental adaptability in vehicle recognition.

CN224248196UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15SUZHOU SIKA INFORMATION SYST CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU SIKA INFORMATION SYST CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The separate design of the front camera and auxiliary light in existing highway vehicle type recognition devices leads to complex installation, easy damage, and poor environmental adaptability.

Method used

An integrated ramp vehicle identification device is adopted, including a first fixing component, a second fixing component, and an identification device. Through clamp-type connection and universal joint adjustment, three-dimensional multi-directional adjustment can be achieved. Combined with a bending reinforcement structure and a rain cover, the ease of installation and structural stability are enhanced.

Benefits of technology

It improves installation convenience and structural stability, adapts to various weather environments, ensures accurate camera positioning and protection, and extends equipment lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a ramp vehicle type identification device which comprises a first fixing assembly, a second fixing assembly and an identification device, one end of the first fixing assembly is fixedly connected with an external basic cross rod in a hoop mode, the other end of the first fixing assembly is detachably connected with the bottom of the identification device, and the identification device is used for identifying and photographing vehicle types in a ramp. The existing split arrangement is replaced by the integrated modular recognition device, so that the mounting convenience is improved; through hoop arrangement of the first fixing assembly and the second fixing assembly and universal joint adjustment, three-dimensional space multi-direction adjustment is achieved, foundation cross rods with different diameters are adapted, and the installation flexibility and the structural stability are further improved; the camera mounting plate adopts a bending reinforcing structure to be matched with a horizontal waist-shaped hole adjusting mechanism, so that the vibration resistance is enhanced, and the camera is accurately positioned; the rain cover is arranged, so that environmental influences such as rainfall and condensation in rainy and snowy weather are effectively resisted.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of highway detection devices, and more specifically, to a ramp vehicle type recognition device. Background Technology

[0002] Highway ramps, as crucial nodes connecting expressways with ordinary roads or different expressways, directly impact the overall traffic efficiency and driving safety of the road network through their design and management. Therefore, it is necessary to install vehicle type recognition devices on ramps to identify the vehicle type of passing vehicles.

[0003] The identification device closest to the existing technology, authorized announcement number: CN218471439U, is a gantry-type photographing device for highway vehicle identification, which discloses a gantry, a front-end photographing component and multiple vehicle body photographing components; the gantry includes a supporting crossbeam; the front-end photographing component is fixed above the middle of the supporting crossbeam; each of the vehicle body photographing components includes a fixed support rod, a vehicle body camera and a front-end supplementary light.

[0004] In this device, the front camera and the front fill light are designed separately and are fixedly connected to the gantry, which makes the installation complicated. Furthermore, the front camera and the front fill light are directly exposed to the environment, making them easy to damage and having poor environmental adaptability.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention proposes an integrated, environmentally adaptable ramp vehicle type recognition device. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to propose an integrated, environmentally adaptable ramp vehicle identification device.

[0007] A ramp vehicle type recognition device is characterized by comprising a first fixing component 1, a second fixing component 2, and a recognition device 3. One end of the first fixing component 1 is fixedly connected to an external base crossbar 4 by a clamp, and the other end of the first fixing component 1 is detachably connected to the bottom of the recognition device 3. The recognition device 3 is used to recognize and photograph vehicle types within the ramp. The recognition device 3 includes a recognition device housing 31, a main recognition unit 32, a secondary recognition unit 33, and a supplementary lighting unit 34. The recognition device housing 31 is divided into a front chamber 351 and a rear chamber 352 by a partition plate 35. The front chamber 351 has a horizontally adjustable main recognition unit 32 in the middle, and secondary recognition units 33 are symmetrically arranged on both sides. Supplementary lighting units 34 are provided between the main recognition unit 32 and the secondary recognition units 33. The rear chamber 352 contains a recognition control unit, which is electrically connected to the main recognition unit 32, the secondary recognition unit 33, and the supplementary lighting unit 34.

[0008] In some embodiments, the main identification unit 32 includes a main identification camera 321, a first horizontal adjustment plate 322, and a first camera mounting plate 323. The first camera mounting plate 323 is provided in the middle of the front chamber 351. One end of the first camera mounting plate 323 is adjustablely connected to the identification device housing 31 through the first horizontal adjustment plate 322, and the other end is adjustablely connected to the bottom surface of the front chamber 351. The main identification camera 321 is fixedly mounted on the first camera mounting plate 323 near the surface of the identification device housing 31. The upper two ends of the first horizontal adjustment plate 322 and the upper two ends of the top and bottom of the first camera mounting plate 323 are each provided with a first adjustment waist-shaped hole 6. The first adjustment waist-shaped hole 6 of the first horizontal adjustment plate 322 is adjustablely connected to the upper part of the first camera mounting plate 323 through a first stud, and the first adjustment waist-shaped hole 6 of the first camera mounting plate 323 is adjustablely connected to the front chamber 351 through a first stud, all of which serve to adjust the horizontal position.

[0009] Furthermore, the middle part of the first camera mounting plate 323 is either L-shaped or bent, with the bent type being more preferred, which serves to strengthen the structural strength.

[0010] Furthermore, when the first camera mounting plate 323 is a bent structure, it is composed of a first fixing part 3231, a first bending part 3232, a second bending part 3233 and a second fixing part 3234 connected in sequence, with a bending angle of 90°-120°, which plays a role in strengthening the structural strength.

[0011] In some embodiments, a rain cover 5 can be detachably installed on the outer side of the identification device housing 31 near the main identification unit 32 and the secondary identification unit 33, which serves to protect the main identification unit 32 and the secondary identification unit 33 from rain and snow weather erosion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first fixing component 1 includes an upper clamping component 11, a lower clamping component 12, and an L-shaped mounting pole 15. The upper clamping component 11 is provided above the external foundation crossbar 4, and the lower clamping component 12 is provided below the external foundation crossbar 4. The upper clamping component 11 and the lower clamping component 12 are provided with second adjusting waist-shaped holes 13 around their perimeters. The upper clamping component 11 and the lower clamping component 12 are fixedly connected by bolts 14, and the bolts 14 can be adjusted to fix their positions through the second adjusting waist-shaped holes 13. One end of the L-shaped mounting pole 15 is fixedly connected to the lower clamping component 12, and the other end of the L-shaped mounting pole 15 is provided with a second fixing component 2.

[0013] In some embodiments, the upper clamp assembly 11 and the lower clamp assembly 12 are also provided with rubber anti-slip pads on the sides close to the external foundation crossbar 4, in order to prevent paint peeling or corrosion caused by collisions when the upper clamp assembly 11 and the lower clamp assembly 12 structural components make hard contact with each other.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second fixing component 2 includes an upper universal joint 21, a lower universal joint 22, and a universal joint base plate 23. The universal joint base plate 23 has a plurality of third adjustment waist-shaped holes spaced at intervals in the middle. The lower universal joint 22 is located above the universal joint base plate 23 and is adjustablely connected to the third adjustment waist-shaped holes by a second stud. The upper universal joint 21 is located above the lower universal joint 22. The sides of both the lower universal joint 22 and the upper universal joint 21 are provided with corresponding fourth adjustment waist-shaped holes 7, which are adjustablely connected to each other by a third stud. The lower universal joint 22 and the bottom of the identification device housing 31 are provided with fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes 8 distributed in a star pattern. The fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes 8 of the lower universal joint 22 are adjustablely connected to the fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes 8 at the bottom of the identification device housing 31 by a plurality of fourth studs.

[0015] In some embodiments, the surface of the identification device housing 31 near the rear chamber 352 is provided with a maintenance port, and a maintenance door 9 is provided at the maintenance port, with the maintenance door 9 being detachably connected to the maintenance port.

[0016] In some embodiments, the supplementary lighting unit 34 includes a supplementary lighting array 341 and a light diffuser 342; the supplementary lighting array 341 includes a plurality of LED beads evenly spaced; the light diffuser 342 is made of frosted glass, covers the outside of the supplementary lighting array 341, and has a prismatic texture on its surface to evenly scatter light.

[0017] In some embodiments, a reinforcing plate 10 is provided between the other end of the first fixing component 1 and the bottom of the identification device 3 to enhance the structural strength.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model proposes a ramp vehicle type recognition device, including a first fixing component 1, a second fixing component 2, and a recognition device 3. One end of the first fixing component 1 is fixedly connected to the external base crossbar 4 by a clamp, and the other end of the first fixing component 1 is detachably connected to the bottom of the recognition device 3. The recognition device 3 is used to identify and photograph vehicle types within the ramp. The integrated modular recognition device 3 replaces the existing split setup, improving installation convenience. Through the clamp setting of the first and second fixing components and the universal joint adjustment, three-dimensional multi-directional adjustment is achieved, adapting to base crossbars of different diameters, further improving installation flexibility and structural stability. The camera mounting plate adopts a bent and reinforced structure combined with a horizontal waist-shaped hole adjustment mechanism, enhancing vibration resistance while achieving precise camera positioning. A rain cover 5 is provided to effectively resist the environmental impacts of rain, snow, precipitation, condensation, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first fixed component of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first camera mounting plate of a ramp vehicle type recognition device according to this application.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second fixed component of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second fixed component of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application.

[0026] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0027] First fixing component 1, upper clamp component 11, lower clamp component 12, second adjusting waist-shaped hole 13, bolt 14, L-shaped mounting pole 15, second fixing component 2, upper universal joint 21, lower universal joint 22, universal joint base plate 23, identification device 3, identification device housing 31, main identification unit 32, main identification camera 321, first horizontal adjustment plate 322, first camera mounting plate 323, first fixing part 3231, first bending part 3232, second bending part 3233, second fixing part 3234, secondary identification unit 33, supplementary lighting unit 34, supplementary lighting array 341, light diffuser 342, partition plate 35, front chamber 351, rear chamber 352, external foundation crossbar 4, rain cover 5, first adjusting waist-shaped hole 6, fourth adjusting waist-shaped hole 7, fifth adjusting waist-shaped hole 8, maintenance door 9, reinforcing plate 10.

[0028] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following embodiments are described to aid in understanding this application. These embodiments are not, and should not be, construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] In the following description, those skilled in the art will recognize that throughout this discussion, components may be described as individual functional units (which may include subunits), but those skilled in the art will recognize that various components or portions thereof may be divided into individual components or may be integrated together (including integrated within a single system or component).

[0031] Furthermore, the connection between components or systems is not intended to be limited to a direct connection; on the contrary, data between these components may be modified, reformatted, or otherwise altered by intermediate components. Additionally, other or fewer connections may be used. It should also be noted that the terms "connection," "link," or "input" should be understood to include direct connections, indirect connections via one or more intermediate devices, and wireless connections. Example 1:

[0032] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application. The ramp vehicle identification device is characterized by comprising a first fixing component 1, a second fixing component 2, and an identification device 3. One end of the first fixing component 1 is fixedly connected to an external base crossbar 4 via a clamp, and the other end of the first fixing component 1 is detachably connected to the bottom of the identification device 3. The identification device 3 is used to identify and photograph vehicle models within the ramp. The identification device 3 includes an identification device housing 31, a main identification unit 32, a secondary identification unit 33, and a supplementary lighting unit 34. The identification device housing 31 is divided into a front chamber 351 and a rear chamber 352 by a partition plate 35. The front chamber 351 has a horizontally adjustable main identification unit 32 in the middle, with secondary identification units 33 symmetrically arranged on both sides. A supplementary lighting unit 34 is provided between the main identification unit 32 and the secondary identification unit 33. The rear chamber 352 contains an identification control unit, which is electrically connected to the main identification unit 32, the secondary identification unit 33, and the supplementary lighting unit 34.

[0033] like Figure 3-4The diagram shows a structural schematic of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application. The main identification unit 32 includes a main identification camera 321, a first horizontal adjustment plate 322, and a first camera mounting plate 323. The first camera mounting plate 323 is located in the middle of the front chamber 351. One end of the first camera mounting plate 323 is adjustablely connected to the identification device housing 31 via the first horizontal adjustment plate 322, and the other end is adjustablely connected to the bottom surface of the front chamber 351. The main identification camera 321 is fixedly mounted on the first camera mounting plate 323 near the surface of the identification device housing 31. A first adjustment waist-shaped hole 6 is provided at both ends of the upper part of the first horizontal adjustment plate 322 and at both ends of the top and bottom of the first camera mounting plate 323. The first adjustment waist-shaped hole 6 of the first horizontal adjustment plate 322 is adjustablely connected to the upper part of the first camera mounting plate 323 via a first stud, and the first adjustment waist-shaped hole 6 of the first camera mounting plate 323 is adjustablely connected to the front chamber 351 via a first stud, both serving to adjust the horizontal position.

[0034] The middle part of the first camera mounting plate 323 is either L-shaped or bent, with the bent type being more preferred, which serves to strengthen the structural strength.

[0035] like Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the first camera mounting plate of a ramp vehicle type recognition device according to this application. When the first camera mounting plate 323 is a bent structure, it is composed of a first fixing part 3231, a first bending part 3232, a second bending part 3233 and a second fixing part 3234 connected in sequence. The bending angle is 90°-120°, which plays a role in strengthening the structural strength.

[0036] A rain cover 5 can be detachably installed on the outer side of the housing 31 of the identification device near the main identification unit 32 and the secondary identification unit 33, which serves to protect the main identification unit 32 and the secondary identification unit 33 from rain and snow weather erosion.

[0037] like Figure 2 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the first fixing component of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application. The first fixing component 1 includes an upper clamp assembly 11, a lower clamp assembly 12, and an L-shaped mounting pole 15. The upper clamp assembly 11 is located above the external base crossbar 4, and the lower clamp assembly 12 is located below the external base crossbar 4. The upper clamp assembly 11 and the lower clamp assembly 12 are provided with second adjustment waist-shaped holes 13 around their perimeters. The upper clamp assembly 11 and the lower clamp assembly 12 are fixedly connected by bolts 14, and the bolts 14 can be adjusted to fix their positions through the second adjustment waist-shaped holes 13. One end of the L-shaped mounting pole 15 is fixedly connected to the lower clamp assembly 12, and the other end of the L-shaped mounting pole 15 is provided with a second fixing component 2.

[0038] Rubber anti-slip pads are also provided on the four sides of the upper clamp assembly 11 and the lower clamp assembly 12 near the external foundation crossbar to prevent paint peeling or corrosion caused by collision when the upper clamp assembly 11 and the lower clamp assembly 12 structural components make hard contact with each other.

[0039] like Figure 6-7 The diagram shows a schematic of the structure of the second fixing component of a ramp vehicle identification device according to this application. The second fixing component 2 includes an upper universal joint 21, a lower universal joint 22, and a universal joint base plate 23. The universal joint base plate 23 has a plurality of third adjustment waist-shaped holes spaced at intervals around its center. The lower universal joint 22 is located above the universal joint base plate 23. The lower universal joint 22 is adjustablely connected to the third adjustment waist-shaped holes via second studs. The upper universal joint 21 is located above the lower universal joint 22. The sides of both the lower universal joint 22 and the upper universal joint 21 are provided with corresponding fourth adjustment waist-shaped holes 7. The corresponding fourth adjustment waist-shaped holes 7 are adjustablely connected to each other via third studs. The lower universal joint 22 and the bottom of the identification device housing 31 are provided with fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes 8 distributed in a star pattern. The fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes 8 of the lower universal joint 22 are adjustablely connected to the fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes 8 at the bottom of the identification device housing 31 via a plurality of fourth studs.

[0040] The identification device housing 31 has a maintenance port on the side near the rear chamber 352, and a maintenance door 9 is provided at the maintenance port. The maintenance door 9 is detachably connected to the maintenance port.

[0041] The supplementary lighting unit 34 includes a supplementary lighting array 341 and a light diffuser 342; the supplementary lighting array 341 includes a plurality of LED beads evenly spaced; the light diffuser 342 is made of frosted glass, covers the outside of the supplementary lighting array 341, and has a prismatic texture on its surface to evenly scatter light.

[0042] A reinforcing plate 10 is also provided between the other end of the first fixing component 1 and the bottom of the identification device 3 to enhance the structural strength.

[0043] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model proposes a ramp vehicle type recognition device, including a first fixing component 1, a second fixing component 2, and a recognition device 3. One end of the first fixing component 1 is fixedly connected to the external base crossbar 4 by a clamp, and the other end of the first fixing component 1 is detachably connected to the bottom of the recognition device 3. The recognition device 3 is used to identify and photograph vehicle types within the ramp. The integrated modular recognition device 3 replaces the existing split setup, improving installation convenience. Through the clamp setting of the first and second fixing components and the universal joint adjustment, three-dimensional multi-directional adjustment is achieved, adapting to base crossbars of different diameters, further improving installation flexibility and structural stability. The camera mounting plate adopts a bent and reinforced structure combined with a horizontal waist-shaped hole adjustment mechanism, enhancing vibration resistance while achieving precise camera positioning. A rain cover 5 is provided to effectively resist the environmental impacts of rain, snow, precipitation, condensation, etc.

[0044] Although this application discloses several aspects and embodiments, other aspects and embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed in this application are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this application. The actual scope of protection of this application is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A ramp vehicle type recognition device, characterized in that: The device includes a first fixing component (1), a second fixing component (2), and an identification device (3). One end of the first fixing component (1) is fixedly connected to the external base crossbar (4) by a clamp, and the other end of the first fixing component (1) is detachably connected to the bottom of the identification device (3). The identification device (3) is used to identify and photograph vehicle models in the ramp. The identification device (3) includes an identification device housing (31), a main identification unit (32), a secondary identification unit (33), and a supplementary lighting unit (34). The identification device housing (31) is divided into a front chamber (351) and a rear chamber (352) by a partition plate (35). The front chamber (351) is provided with a horizontally adjustable main identification unit (32) in the middle, and secondary identification units (33) are symmetrically arranged on both sides. Supplementary lighting units (34) are provided between the main identification unit (32) and the secondary identification unit (33). The rear chamber (352) is provided with an identification control unit, which is electrically connected to the main identification unit (32), the secondary identification unit (33), and the supplementary lighting unit (34).

2. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main identification unit (32) includes a main identification camera (321), a first horizontal adjustment plate (322), and a first camera mounting plate (323). The first camera mounting plate (323) is located in the middle of the front chamber (351). One end of the first camera mounting plate (323) is adjustablely connected to the identification device housing (31) through the first horizontal adjustment plate (322), and the other end is adjustablely connected to the bottom surface of the front chamber (351). The first camera mounting plate (323) is close to the identification device. The main recognition camera (321) is fixedly mounted on the housing (31). The upper ends of the first horizontal adjustment plate (322) and the upper ends of the top and bottom of the first camera mounting plate (323) are provided with a first adjustment waist-shaped hole (6). The first adjustment waist-shaped hole (6) of the first horizontal adjustment plate (322) is adjustablely connected to the upper part of the first camera mounting plate (323) through the first stud. The first adjustment waist-shaped hole (6) of the first camera mounting plate (323) is adjustablely connected to the front chamber (351) through the first stud. Both serve to adjust the horizontal position.

3. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The middle part of the first camera mounting plate (323) is either L-shaped or bent.

4. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: When the first camera mounting plate (323) is a bent structure, it is composed of a first fixing part (3231), a first bending part (3232), a second bending part (3233) and a second fixing part (3234) connected in sequence, with a bending angle of 90°-120°, which plays a role in strengthening the structural strength.

5. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A rain cover (5) can be detachably installed on the outer side of the housing (31) of the identification device near the main identification unit (32) and the secondary identification unit (33), which serves to protect the main identification unit (32) and the secondary identification unit (33) from rain and snow weather erosion.

6. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing component (1) includes an upper clamp component (11), a lower clamp component (12), and an L-shaped mounting pole (15). The upper clamp component (11) is provided above the external foundation crossbar (4), and the lower clamp component (12) is provided below the external foundation crossbar (4). The upper clamp component (11) and the lower clamp component (12) are provided with second adjustment waist-shaped holes (13) around their perimeter. The upper clamp component (11) and the lower clamp component (12) are fixedly connected by bolts (14). At the same time, the bolts (14) can be adjusted and fixed through the second adjustment waist-shaped holes (13). One end of the L-shaped mounting pole (15) is fixedly connected to the lower clamp component (12), and the other end of the L-shaped mounting pole (15) is provided with a second fixing component (2).

7. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: Rubber anti-slip pads are also provided on the surfaces of the upper clamp assembly (11) and the lower clamp assembly (12) near the external foundation crossbar (4) to prevent paint peeling or corrosion caused by collisions when the upper clamp assembly (11) and the lower clamp assembly (12) structural components make hard contact with each other.

8. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second fixed assembly (2) includes an upper universal joint (21), a lower universal joint (22), and a universal joint base plate (23). The universal joint base plate (23) has multiple third adjustment slots spaced circumferentially in its center. A lower universal joint (22) is located above the universal joint base plate (23). The lower universal joint (22) is adjustablely connected to the third adjustment slots via a second stud. An upper universal joint (21) is located above the lower universal joint (22). 2) The upper universal joint (21) is provided with corresponding fourth adjustment waist-shaped holes (7) on its side. The corresponding fourth adjustment waist-shaped holes (7) are connected in an adjustable manner through third studs. The middle part of the lower universal joint (22) and the bottom of the identification device housing (31) are provided with fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes (8) distributed in a star shape. The fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes (8) of the lower universal joint (22) are connected in an adjustable manner to the fifth adjustment waist-shaped holes (8) at the bottom of the identification device housing (31) through multiple fourth studs.

9. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The identification device housing (31) has a maintenance port on the side near the rear chamber (352), and a maintenance door (9) is provided at the maintenance port. The maintenance door (9) is detachably connected to the maintenance port.

10. The ramp vehicle identification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The supplementary lighting unit (34) includes a supplementary lighting array (341) and a light diffuser (342); the supplementary lighting array (341) includes multiple LED beads that are evenly spaced; the light diffuser (342) is made of frosted glass, covers the outside of the supplementary lighting array (341), and has a prismatic texture on its surface to evenly scatter light.