A dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light FLUX and a light pattern

Abstract

A dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and a light pattern, the lamp (100) comprising: a light source (102) configured in a housing associated with a lamp (100), the light source 102 configured to generate a light flux (106); a beam splitter (104) configured in an optical path of the generated light flux to split the corresponding light flux into a first light flux (106-1) and a second light flux (106-2); and a projection element (108) comprising one or more images associated with one or more patterns (110) to be projected, wherein the projection element (108) is configured to receive the first light flux (106-1) and correspondingly project the corresponding patterns on a predefined area around the lamp (100).

Description

A DYNAMIC PROJECTION LAMP FOR ILLUMINATING A LIGHT FLUX AND A LIGHT PATTERNTECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to the technical field of illuminating devices. In particular, it pertains to a simple, compact, and efficient dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and a light pattern.BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] The conventional vehicle lamps primarily serve the purpose of illumination by offering limited means of illumination during the absence of lighting on the path of the vehicle or the ambient surroundings of the vehicle. As road safety requirements evolve and the need for improved communication between vehicles and pedestrians becomes increasingly critical in some instances where in low visibility conditions during night or adverse weather, the ability to effectively convey intentions and vital information to pedestrians and other vehicles is essential for overall road safety. Unfortunately, the conventional vehicle lamps and indicators relying on basic lighting mechanisms fall behind in providing comprehensive and intuitive communication cues, offering minimal insight into the vehicle's intentions or status.

[0004] Efforts to address the above constraints have been explored in a prior art. For instance, in patent document 20200377004, discloses an illumination of images around a vehicle. In this disclosure, illumination sources are positioned at predetermined locations on the vehicle, such as the door handles and front bumper. These installations involve additional components embedded into specific areas, resulting in increased packaging of these illuminating elements and additional costs. Furthermore, their functionality adds extra load to the vehicle's power source, such as the battery. However, there is a necessity to utilize the existing light flux available within the conventional vehicle lamps such that there is no additional need for packaging space and the load on the battery remains the same to generate images, integrating them within the existing framework.

[0005] There is, therefore, a requirement in the art to overcome the above-mentioned problems by providing a simple, compact, and efficient dynamic projection lamp for illuminating signs on a surface.OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0006] A general object of the present disclosure is to overcome the problems associated with existing illuminating devices, by providing a simple, compact, and efficient dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and light pattern.

[0007] Another objective of the present disclosure is to offer a dynamic projection that establishes communication with pedestrians and other drivers.

[0008] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to offer a dynamic projection lamp with a reduction of the number of parts.

[0009] Yet another object of the present disclosure provides for a dynamic projection lamp that does not require extra tooling cost and handling costs.

[0010] Yet another object of the present disclosure provides for a dynamic projection lamp that does not require separate space packaging to keep the parts.

[0011] Yet another object of the present disclosure provides a dynamic projection lamp that has a versatile application in various vehicles including cars, bikes, and commercial vehicles.SUMMARY

[0012] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of illuminating devices, In particular, it pertains to a simple, compact, and efficient dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and light pattern.

[0013] According to an aspect, the present disclosure elaborates upon a dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and a light pattern. The lamp includes a light source. The light source is configured in a housing. The housing is associated with a lamp. The light source is configured to generate a light flux. In addition, the lamp includes a beam splitter. The beam spilitter is configured in an optical path of the generated light flux. The beam splitter splits the corresponding light flux into a first light flux and a second light flux. Further, the lamp includes a projection element. The projection element includes one or more image. The one or more image is associated with one or more pattern. The one or more pattern is to be projected. The projection element is configured to receive the first light flux.The projection element correspondingly projects the corresponding patterns on a predefined area around the lamp.

[0014] In an embodiment, the lamp may include one or more lighting element. The lighting element may be configured in an optical path of the second light flux. The second light flux may be configured to illuminate the one or more lighting elements.

[0015] In an embodiment, the projection element may include one or more lenses. The each lense among the one or more lense may include one of the image. The image may be associated with the one or more pattern. The one or more pattern may be projected on a predefined area.

[0016] In an embodiment, the lamp may be associated with a vehicle. The vehicle may include a control unit. The control unit may be operatively connected to the light source, the beam splitter, and the projection element. The control unit may be in communication with an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU may be associated with the vehicle. The control unit may be configured to receive signals from the ECU. In addition, the control unit may analyse the received signal with the stored one or more predefined dynamic light pattern and sequence data stored within to generate desired one or more pattern in the desired sequence. The control unit may actuate the beam splitter to split the light flux for the desired one or more dynamic light pattern and sequence. Further, the control unit may signal the projection element to illuminate the desired one or more dynamic light pattern in the desired sequence on the surface using the splited light flux.

[0017] In an embodiment, the light source may in combination with one or more lighting element. The said combination may be configured to illuminate the predefined ambient area around the vehicle.

[0018] In an embodiment, the one or more lighting element may include a refractor. The refractor may be configured with or within the housing of the lamp. The refractor may reflect and magnify the second light flux. The second light flux may be received from the light source. The second light source may illuminate the predefined ambient area.

[0019] In an embodiment, the one or more lighting element may include a light guide. The light guide can be configured with or within the housing of the lamp. The light guide may direct the second light flux received from the light source towards the predefined ambient area. The second light flux may illuminate the predefined ambient area.

[0020] In an embodiment, the projection element includes a thick blade. The thick blade may receive the first light flux. The thick blade may be configured to create the one or morelight pattern. The light pattern may be created by blocking or shaping the first light flux generated by the light source.

[0021] In an embodiment, the lamp may be electrically connected to a power source. The power source may be associated with the vehicle or an external power. The power source may be a battery of the vehicle.

[0022] In an embodiment, the lamp may be associated with any of a street light, traffic light, and indoor lighting system.

[0023] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.

[0025] In the figures, similar components and / or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.

[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary blog diagram of the proposed dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and a light, in accordance with an embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary blog diagram of the proposed dynamic projection lamp assembled with a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary side view of the proposed dynamic projection lamp assembled with a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 2C illustrates an exemplary top view of the proposed dynamic projection lamp assembled with a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0031] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0032] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0033] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0034] The use of “including”, “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0035] The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0036] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention tothose of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).

[0037] Embodiments explained herein relate to a simple, compact, and efficient dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and a light pattern.

[0038] Referring to FIGs. 1 and 2A, in an aspect, the proposed dynamic projection lamp (collectively designated as lamp 100, herein) for illuminating a light flux and a light pattern is disclosed. In an embodiment, the lamp 100 can include a light source 102, a beam splitter 104, a projection element 108, one or more lightening element 112, a power source 206.

[0039] In an embodiment, the lamp 100 can includes a light source 102. The light source 102 is configured in the housing. The housing is associated with a lamp 100. The light source 102 can be configured to generate a light flux 106.

[0040] In an embodiment, the beam spilitter 104 can be configured in an optical path of the generated light flux 106. The beam splitter 104 can split the corresponding light flux 106 into a first light flux 106-1 and a second light flux 106-2.

[0041] In an embodiment, the projection element 108 may include one or more image. The one or more image may be associated with one or more pattern 110. The one or more pattern 110 may be projected. The projection element 108 can be configured to receive the first light flux 106-1. The projection element 108 may correspondingly project the corresponding patterns on a predefined area around the lamp 100. In addition, the projection element 108 may include one or more lenses 114. The each lense among the one or more lense 114 may include one of the image. The image may be associated with the one or more pattern 110. The one or more pattern 110 may be projected on a predefined area.

[0042] Further, the projection element 108 may include a thick blade 124. The thick blade 124 may receive the first light flux 106-1. The thick blade 124 may be configured to create the one or more light pattern. The light pattern may be created by blocking or shaping the first light flux 106-1 generated by the light source 102.

[0043] In an embodiment, the lamp 100 may be associated with a vehicle 200. The lamp 100 may include a control unit 202. The control unit 202 may be operatively connected to the light source 102, the beam splitter 104, and the projection element 108. The control unit 202 may be in communication with an electronic control unit (ECU) 204. The ECU 204 may be associated with the vehicle 200. The control unit 202 may be configured to receive signalsfrom the ECU 204. In addition, the control unit 202 may analyse the received signal with the stored one or more predefined dynamic light pattern 110 and sequence data stored within to generate desired one or more pattern 110 in the desired sequence. The control unit 202 may actuate the beam splitter 104 to split the light flux 106 for the desired one or more dynamic light pattern 110 and sequence. Further, the control unit 202 may signal the projection element 108 to illuminate the desired one or more dynamic light pattern 110 in the desired sequence on the surface using the splited light flux 106.

[0044] In an embodiment, the light source 102 may in combination with one or more lighting element 112. The said combination may be configured to illuminate the predefined ambient area around the vehicle 200.

[0045] In an embodiment, the one or more lighting element 112 may include a refractor 120. The refractor 120 may be configured with or within the housing of the lamp 100. The refractor 120 may reflect and magnify the second light flux 106-2. The second light flux 106- 2 may be received from the light source 102. The second light flux 106-2 may illuminate the predefined ambient area.

[0046] The one or more lighting element 112 may include a light guide 122. The light guide 122 can be configured with or within the housing of the lamp 100. The light guide 122 may direct the second light flux 106-2 received from the light source 106 towards the predefined ambient area. The second light flux 106-2 may illuminate the predefined ambient area.

[0047] In an embodiment, the lighting element 112 may be configured in an optical path of the second light flux 106-2. The second light flux 106-2 may be configured to illuminate the one or more lighting elements 112.

[0048] In an embodiment, the power source 206 may be associated with the vehicle 200 or an external power. In an exemplary embodiment, the power source 206 may be a battery of the vehicle 200.

[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, the lamp 100 may be associated with any of a street light, traffic light, and indoor lighting system.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, the Electronic Processing Unit (EPU) 204 associate with the vehicle 200 may be configured to detect the vehicle 200 movement by using one or more sensors on the steering wheel and automatically select the desired pattern 110 to be illuminated such that the driver of the other vehicle or the pedestrian within a proximate distance can know the intention of the driver that he is going to turn, so that the chances of the collision or the any accidents may not occur.

[0051] In one embodiment, the Electronic Processing Unit (EPU) 204 associated within the vehicle 200 may be in communication with a set of sensors associated with the steering wheel. The set of sensors may be configured to sense the movements of the steering wheel of the vehicle 200 and correspondingly transmits the sensed inputs to the EPU 204. The EPU 204 upon analysing the received inputs may be configured to generate a result on the appropriate pattern 110 to be illuminated. The EPU 204 upon generating the result may correspondingly alert the dynamic projection lamp 100 for actuation of the appropriate pattern 110.

[0052] In another embodiment, the control unit 202 of the lamp 100 may be electrically configured to the signal indicators of the vehicle 200. The control unit 202 upon the illumination of any of the signal indicators may actuate a predefined pattern 110 for each of the signal indicators that may be illuminated by the dynamic projection lamp 100.

[0053] In another embodiment, the lamp 100 can be a headlamp, configured within the vehicle 200. The lamp actuation by the user of the vehicle 200, can be configured to illuminate the path upon and correspondingly may illuminate the predefined one or more patterns 100. The one or more patterns 100 can be selected from a group of patterns 110 turning direction and speed.

[0054] Referring to FIG.2B, the “X” denotes a direction of the vehicle 200 and “Y” denotes a height of the vehicle 200 from the ground surface. The vehicle 200 may include a lamp 100. The lamp 100 in communication with the control unit 202. The control unit 202 may be in communication with the EPU 204 of the vehicle 200. The light source 106 can produce light flux in second light flux 106-2 which may illuminate the one or more lighting elements 112 for illuminating the path before the vehicle in the X direction and correspondingly the light source 106 can produce light flux in first light flux 106-1 which may illuminate the illuminate an arrow pattern 110 on the ground surface in Y direction.

[0055] Referring to FIG.2C, the “A” denotes a direction of the vehicle 200 and “B” denotes a width of the vehicle 200 from the ground surface. The vehicle 200 may include a lamp 100. The lamp 100 in communication with the control unit 202. The control unit 202 may be in communication with the EPU 204 of the vehicle 200. The light source 106 can produce light flux in second light flux 106-2 which may illuminate the one or more lighting elements 112-1,112-2,... 112-N for illuminating the path before the vehicle in the A direction and correspondingly the light source 106 can produce light flux in first light flux 106-1 which may illuminate the illuminate an arrow pattern 110 on the ground surface in A direction.

[0056] In an exemplary embodiment, the control unit 202 of the proposed lamp 100 can include one or more processor(s). The one or more processor(s) can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and / or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 202 of the processing unit. The memory can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory 202 such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, the control unit 202 can also include an interface(s). The interface(s) can include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices referred to as I / O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) can facilitate communication of the control unit 202 with various devices coupled to the processors. The interface(s) can also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the control unit 202. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) and database.

[0058] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0059] The present invention overcomes the problems associated with existing illuminating devices, by providing a simple, compact, and efficient dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and a light pattern on a surface.

[0060] The present invention offers a dynamic projection assembly to establish communication between the vehicle and the pedestrians and other vehicle drivers.

[0061] The present invention provides a dynamic projection lamp with a reduction of the number of parts.

[0062] The present invention provides a dynamic projection lamp that does not require extra tooling cost and handling costs.

[0063] The present invention provides a dynamic projection lamp that does not require separate space packaging to keep the parts.

[0064] The present invention provides a dynamic projection lamp that has a versatile application in various vehicles including cars, bikes, and commercial vehicles.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A dynamic projection lamp for illuminating a light flux and a light pattern, the lamp (100) comprising: a light source (102) configured in a housing associated with a lamp (100), the light source 102 configured to generate a light flux (106); a beam splitter (104) configured in an optical path of the generated light flux to split the corresponding light flux into a first light flux (106-1) and a second light flux (106-2); and a projection element (108) comprising one or more images associated with one or more patterns (110) to be projected, wherein the projection element (108) is configured to receive the first light flux (106-1) and correspondingly project the corresponding patterns on a predefined area around the lamp (100).

2. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lamp (100) comprises one or more lighting elements (112) configured in an optical path of the second light flux (106-2), wherein the second light flux (106-2) is configured to illuminate the one or more lighting elements (112).

3. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the projection element (108) comprises one or more lenses (114), each comprising one of the image associated with the one or more patterns (110) to be projected.

4. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lamp (100) is associated with a vehicle (200) and comprises a control unit (202) operatively connected to the light source (102), the beam splitter (104), and the projection element (108), wherein the control unit (202) in communication with an electronic control unit (ECU) (204) of the vehicle (200) and is configured to: receive signals from the ECU (204); analyse the received signal with the stored one or more predefined dynamic light pattern (110) and sequence data stored within to generate desired one or more pattern (110) in the desired sequence; actuate the beam splitter (104) to split the light flux (106) for the desired one or more dynamic light pattern (110) and sequence; andsignal the projection element (108) to illuminate the desired one or more dynamic light pattern (119) in the desired sequence on the surface using the splited light flux (106).

5. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the light source (102) in combination with one or more lighting element (112) are configured to illuminate the predefined ambient area around the vehicle (200).

6. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the one or more lighting element (112) comprises a refractor (120) configured with or within the housing of the lamp (100), to reflect and magnify the second light flux (106-2) received from the light source (102) to illuminate the predefined ambient area.

7. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more lighting elements (112) comprises a light guide (122) configured with or within the housing of the lamp (100), to direct the second light flux (106-2) received from the light source (102) towards the predefined ambient area to illuminate the predefined ambient area.

8. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the projection element (108) comprises a thick blade (124), the thick blade (124) upon receiving the first light flux (106-1), is configured to create the one or more light patterns (110) by blocking or shaping the first light flux (106-1) generated by the light source (102).

9. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lamp (100) is configured to be electrically connected to a power source (206) associated with the vehicle (200) or an external power, the power source (206) is a battery of the vehicle (200).

10. The lamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lamp (100) is associated with any of a street light, traffic light, and indoor lighting system.

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