Dynamic Bending ADB Head Lamp Steering Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional ADB head lamps with matrix type functions maintain a fixed high beam pattern despite changes in steering angle, leading to reduced visibility on curved roads, especially as the central region remains brighter than the periphery.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic bending ADB head lamp system that adjusts the central region of the high beam by changing current values to match steering angle changes, utilizing a steering angle sensor and LED array to control individual LEDs, without requiring a separate driving motor, thereby improving visibility and reducing manufacturing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a fixed high beam pattern is maintained in conventional ADB head lamps, then the manufacturing cost is reduced and the structure is simplified, but the driver visibility on curved roads deteriorates as the central region does not follow steering angle changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoiddriver visibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic beam pattern adjustment by detecting steering angle changes and dynamically shifting the central LED activation region accordingly. This allows the high beam pattern to adapt to curved road conditions while maintaining a relatively simple structure without complex mechanical components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the activation parameters of LED arrays based on steering angle detection. By dynamically adjusting which LEDs are activated in the central region versus peripheral regions, the system optimizes visibility on curved roads without requiring physical movement of the entire headlamp assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

Enhances driver visibility by dynamically shifting the central beam region with steering angle changes, ensuring the central region moves in sync with vehicle direction, and reduces costs by eliminating the need for additional motorized components.

Implementation Method 1

an LED array that arranges a plurality of LEDs in a matrix form to form a beam pattern

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS11724640B2Dynamic bending ADB head lamp system and method for controlling the same
Publication Date: 2023.08.15 HYUNDAI MOBIS CO LTD
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  • US11724640B2 patent drawing
  • US11724640B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a dynamic bending ADB head lamp system and a method for controlling the same that, in an ADB or a high beam operation of a vehicle equipped with a head lamp of a matrix type having an ADB function, may move a central region of a high beam in a direction of a movement of the vehicle in response to a change in a steering angle of the vehicle to improve visibility of a driver, and move the central region of the high beam by changing only a current value without a separate driving motor to reduce a manufacturing cost.