Vehicle Headlamp Light Function Module Design

The patent combines the light source module and dissipation module into a single integrated unit, where the dissipation module is directly coupled to the light source module to dissipate heat generated by the light source. This merging reduces the overall component count and simplifies the headlamp structure while maintaining the ability to independently optimize lighting and thermal management functions through modular design of the integrated unit.

The patent implements a nested arrangement where the light distribution module is positioned in front of the integrated light source and dissipation module, with the collimator lens and focusing lens arranged in sequence along the optical path. The shield retainer assembly is nested within the light distribution module, with the shield positioned to block specific light paths. This nesting allows multiple functional elements to occupy overlapping or adjacent spaces, reducing the overall headlamp volume while maintaining independent optimization of each function.

The patent employs adjustable shields with varying shapes and positions that can be configured to create different beam patterns including low beam, high beam, and fog light patterns. The shield retainer assembly allows the shield to be positioned at different locations along the optical path, and the shield itself can have different geometric configurations. This dynamic adjustability enables the optical system to adapt to various lighting conditions and regulatory requirements without requiring multiple complete optical systems, maintaining reasonable complexity while achieving high versatility.