Movable Cargo Bed Light Modules for Inward and Outward Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle cargo beds lack flexible and efficient lighting solutions that can illuminate both the interior and exterior areas, especially during evening activities, and current systems are not easily adjustable or removable for various use scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system with movable and removable light modules supported by the vehicle's walls, featuring pivotable frames and extendible power connections, allowing modules to be positioned inward or outward to illuminate the cargo area or external spaces, and including removable frames that can act as kickstands or be hung for additional flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If light modules are fixed in the wall, then the structure is simple and stable, but the lighting flexibility and adjustability are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The light modules are designed with movable mounting mechanisms that allow them to transition between fixed and adjustable positions. The modules can be moved along the wall surface or extended outward to achieve different lighting angles and coverage areas, transforming a static lighting system into a dynamic one that adapts to various lighting needs while maintaining structural integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting system is divided into multiple independent light modules that can be individually positioned and adjusted. Each module operates independently, allowing selective placement to illuminate specific areas within the cargo bed or external regions, providing versatile lighting coverage without requiring a complex integrated structure.
2Ease of operation
If light modules are permanently installed, then the reliability is high, but the ease of operation for different scenarios is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism incorporates dynamic elements that allow the light modules to be easily repositioned along predefined tracks or surfaces while maintaining secure attachment. This enables users to adjust the lighting configuration for different scenarios such as cargo loading, bed liner installation, or external illumination, while the modules remain reliably mounted during each operational state.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary mounting structure or interface is introduced between the light modules and the wall surface. This intermediary component facilitates easy adjustment and repositioning while ensuring stable and reliable installation, acting as a mediator that provides both mobility and secure attachment for the lighting modules.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the lighting system is integrated into the wall, then the aesthetics are improved, but the removability for various uses is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into modular units that can be individually removed or repositioned. Each light module maintains an integrated appearance when installed, blending with the wall surface for aesthetic purposes, while the modular design enables easy removal and reconfiguration for different applications such as portable lighting or storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic attachment mechanisms that allow the light modules to transition between a securely integrated state for aesthetic purposes and a easily removable state for versatility. The modules can be quickly detached and reattached, maintaining visual integration when installed while providing removability when needed.
4Ease of operation
If extendible power connections are used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power connection system utilizes flexible cables or ribbons that can extend and retract to accommodate the movement of light modules. These flexible connections maintain electrical continuity while allowing the modules to be positioned at various locations along the wall or extended outward, providing operational flexibility without requiring complex rigid wiring systems.
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible power cable acts as an intermediary between the fixed power source in the wall and the movable light modules. This intermediary connection allows electrical power to be delivered to modules at any position along their range of motion, simplifying the overall connection system while maintaining ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An assembly includes a plurality of discrete light modules that are supported by a wall that at least partially surrounds a cargo area. Each light module is movable outward of the wall between a plurality of use positions. Each light module is selectively positionable to illuminate the cargo area or an area external to the cargo area.