Vehicle Grille Illumination with Dynamic Emblem Tracing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle grille illumination systems lack dynamic and customizable lighting solutions that can effectively trace and highlight emblems and peripheral designs, failing to provide a visually appealing and functional integration of lighting with the vehicle's cosmetic design.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a backlight panel with LEDs arranged in arrays or matrices, an emblem controller, a peripheral controller, and timing sequence logic, which controls the illumination of LEDs to trace the outline of emblems and expand outwardly, utilizing different illumination levels and activation times to create a dynamic lighting effect synchronized with vehicle ignition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional vehicle grille illumination systems are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the system lacks dynamic and customizable lighting solutions that can effectively trace and highlight emblems and peripheral designs
Solution Approach 1:
The backlight panel is divided into multiple independently controllable LED arrays, with separate emblem controller and peripheral controller managing different zones. This segmentation allows customizable lighting patterns for emblems and peripheral designs while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular control architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic illumination sequences where LEDs are controlled to trace emblem outlines and expand outwardly in coordinated patterns. The timing sequence logic enables customizable animation patterns that adapt to different driving conditions or user preferences, transforming a static illumination system into a dynamic, versatile display system.
2Illumination intensity
If LEDs are controlled to trace emblem outlines and expand outwardly with different illumination levels, then the aesthetic appeal is enhanced, but the control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different zones of the backlight panel are assigned different illumination characteristics and control strategies. The emblem zone uses tracing patterns with varying illumination levels to highlight the emblem outline, while peripheral zones use expansion patterns. This local differentiation enhances visual appeal without requiring centralized complex control of every LED individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination system employs periodic activation sequences where LEDs are turned on and off in predetermined patterns. The timing sequence logic creates rhythmic illumination cycles that trace emblems and expand outwardly, providing dynamic visual effects through repeated periodic actions rather than continuous complex control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple LED arrays with different control patterns are implemented, then the lighting functionality is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The backlight panel uses a universal LED array structure that can serve multiple functions through software control. The same physical LED arrays are used for both emblem tracing and peripheral illumination by simply changing the activation patterns through the timing sequence logic, eliminating the need for separate hardware systems for different lighting functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses identical or similar LED array modules that can be replicated and assembled in different configurations. The modular design allows standardization of components that can be copied and reused across different vehicle models or grille designs, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining versatile lighting functionality through software reconfiguration.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a visually engaging and customizable illumination of vehicle grilles, enhancing the aesthetic appeal while maintaining functionality by creating a dynamic tracing and expansion of light patterns that align with the vehicle's emblem and peripheral designs.
Implementation Method 1
The backlight panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in at least one array
Data Source
AI summary
One or more systems and techniques for illumination of a vehicle grille assembly are provided herein. The vehicle grille assembly may include a backlight panel, a vehicle grille structure, an emblem controller, and a peripheral controller. The backlight panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The vehicle grille structure includes a first opening associated with an emblem and a plurality of second openings arranged circumferentially about the first opening. The emblem controller controls illumination of emblem LEDs to illuminate in an order tracing an outline associated with the emblem. The peripheral controller controls illumination of peripheral LEDs arranged circumferentially about the emblem LEDs to illuminate outwardly in a lateral direction from the center portion.