Vehicle Grille Lighting Assembly for 3D Image Projection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle grille lighting technologies face limitations in expressing brand identity, suffer from increased development and production costs, and weight gain due to multiple illuminating devices, and lack effective three-dimensional imaging capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A lighting device comprising an outer lens, projector, and lamp system that projects a three-dimensional image onto a translucent film, controlled by a vehicle electronic component, offering both illuminated and non-illuminated effects and reducing weight through simplified structural design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If multiple illuminating devices are used for grille lighting, then lighting effects are improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the projector and lamp into a single integrated lighting device assembly mounted on the grille, merging multiple illuminating functions into one unified structure that provides both ambient lighting and projected imagery without requiring separate heavy components for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device serves multiple functions simultaneously: the lamp provides general illumination of the grille area, the projector displays branded imagery and patterns, and both components work together to create dynamic lighting effects, replacing what would traditionally require multiple dedicated devices
2Illumination intensity
If multiple illuminating devices are used for grille lighting, then lighting effects are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the projector and lamp into a single mounted assembly on the grille, combining what would be separate devices into one unified structure with shared mounting and control infrastructure, thereby reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated lighting device performs multiple functions (ambient illumination and projected imagery) through a single unified system rather than requiring separate dedicated devices for each function, simplifying the overall device architecture
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional injection-molded structure is used for lighting effect, then manufacturing is simplified, but three-dimensional imaging capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional mechanical injection-molded structure with an optical projection system that uses a projector to display images and patterns on the grille surface, substituting physical 3D molding with light-based imaging technology
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes lighting parameters (intensity, pattern, color) through the projector and lamp control to create various three-dimensional visual effects, replacing fixed mechanical structures with adjustable optical parameters
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 solution provides a distinctive three-dimensional image display, reduces weight, and simplifies structure while maintaining various lighting effects, addressing the limitations of conventional grille lighting systems.
Implementation Method 1
a projector positioned within the outer lens and configured to project an image onto the outer lens
Implementation Method 2
a lamp arranged between the outer lens and the projector and configured to emit light toward the outer lens
Implementation Method 3
a film, coupled to the lens, onto which the image is projected. The film may be made of a translucent material
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a lighting device for a vehicle according to the present disclosure including: an outer lens mounted on a grille provided on a front part of a vehicle body; a projector positioned within the outer lens and configured to project an image onto the outer lens; and a lamp arranged between the outer lens and the projector and configured to emit light toward the outer lens.