Camera Light Assembly Lens Exposure and Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle mirror systems often create 'blind spots' that drivers cannot easily see, especially in larger vehicles like semitrailer trucks, which can lead to safety concerns during maneuvers.
Innovation Solution
A camera light assembly that integrates a camera with a light source, allowing the camera to be mounted on existing vehicle light mounts and providing independent electrical and mechanical components, enabling separate replacement and improved illumination without covering the camera lens, thus enhancing image resolution and viewing angle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a camera is integrated into a light assembly housing, then the camera lens remains exposed and image resolution is improved, but the camera becomes mechanically integrated with lighting components requiring coordinated replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the camera light assembly into separate functional modules: the camera module with exposed lens, the light source module, and the housing. This segmentation allows the camera to be positioned within the housing structure without being mechanically integrated in a way that requires coordinated replacement, as the camera can be independently mounted and removed while maintaining lens exposure for high image resolution
Solution Approach 2:
The housing structure serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical support for the camera, houses the light source, and maintains the exposed lens configuration. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate mounting structures while preserving camera independence for replacement purposes
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is positioned within the light assembly housing, then installation on existing vehicle light mounts is enabled, but the camera requires precise positioning to maintain exposed lens configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is pre-configured with dedicated camera mounting structures, positioning features, and alignment elements before the camera is installed. This preliminary preparation enables precise camera positioning to maintain the exposed lens configuration while allowing installation on existing vehicle light mounts, eliminating the need for complex field adjustments
Solution Approach 2:
The housing acts as an intermediary structure that provides a standardized mounting interface between the camera and existing vehicle light mounts. This intermediary includes pre-formed mounting brackets, alignment features, and positioning mechanisms that simplify the integration process while ensuring precise camera placement for optimal lens exposure
3Ease of repair
If independent electrical and mechanical components are used, then separate replacement is enabled, but the number of connection points and assembly steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera light assembly is segmented into independently replaceable modules with dedicated connection interfaces: electrical connectors for power and signal, and mechanical mounting points for structural attachment. This segmentation enables separate replacement of the camera, light source, or housing as needed, while the standardized connection interfaces minimize the number of connection points required for each module
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The camera light assembly provides improved image resolution and wider viewing angles by utilizing existing vehicle lighting components for illumination, allowing for easier installation and maintenance, and reducing the need for additional lighting, thereby addressing the blind spot safety concerns.
Implementation Method 1
a light assembly having at least one light source inside the housing. The at least one light source is configured to illuminate at least a portion of the outer surface of the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A camera light assembly includes a camera assembly and a marker light assembly. The camera assembly includes a body and a lens positioned at a forward portion of the body. The marker light assembly includes a light housing having an aperture extending therethrough. The body of the camera assembly is elongated and is received within the aperture of the light housing of the marker light assembly. Camera lock rings are utilized to releasably secure the camera assembly to the marker light assembly.