Vehicle Beacon LED Arrays with Pivoting Spade Connectors

The beacon is divided into multiple independent LED modules, each containing a subset of LEDs arranged in radial positions. Each module has its own circuit board with connectors that interface with a central controller board. This segmentation allows the complex radial LED array to be broken into manageable units that can be connected systematically rather than requiring individual wiring of each LED to the controller.

A central controller board acts as an intermediary between the individual LED modules and the power source/control system. The controller board receives signals from each LED module through standardized connectors and distributes control signals and power accordingly. This intermediary structure simplifies the overall connection architecture by providing a centralized interface point rather than requiring direct connections from each LED to the control system.

LEDs are grouped into modules with each module containing multiple LEDs that can be controlled independently or together. Each module is pre-assembled with its own circuit board and connectors, allowing the module to be treated as a single unit during assembly. This maintains control precision at the module level while dramatically simplifying the assembly process compared to individual LED connection.

Multiple LEDs within each module are electrically combined on a shared circuit board, allowing them to be controlled as a group while still maintaining the ability to address individual LEDs through the module interface. The module itself is then combined with other modules through standardized connectors, reducing the number of separate connection operations required during assembly.

The radial LED array is segmented into multiple modules, each handling a specific angular sector. Within each module, LEDs are positioned at precise radial angles relative to the module's center, which is easier to achieve than positioning all LEDs radially around a central point. The modules themselves are then arranged radially around the controller board, with each module's orientation providing the desired omnidirectional coverage.

Instead of positioning all LEDs in a single radial plane around the controller, the solution uses multiple modular units that can be stacked or arranged in three-dimensional space. Each module maintains precise radial positioning of its internal LEDs, while the modules themselves are positioned at different angular positions around the controller, achieving omnidirectional coverage through spatial distribution rather than complex two-dimensional radial layout.