Illuminated Emblem with Translucent Opaque Portions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illuminated vehicle emblems require a separate translucent device and opaque backing plate, limiting light emission to only the area beneath the emblem, and do not enhance aesthetics effectively.
Innovation Solution
An illuminated emblem system with a back plate, an emblem having both translucent and opaque portions, and a lighting device positioned between the emblem and the back plate, allowing light to be dispersed through the translucent portion for enhanced visibility and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If the emblem is made completely opaque to block all light, then the emblem structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but light cannot be transmitted through the emblem itself (only through the translucent device beneath)
Solution Approach 1:
The emblem is divided into different regions with different optical properties: a translucent portion that allows light transmission and an opaque portion that blocks light. This local differentiation enables the emblem to transmit light through specific areas while maintaining structural simplicity, resolving the contradiction between light transmission capability and device complexity
2Illumination intensity
If a separate translucent device is used beneath the emblem to transmit light, then light can be transmitted through the emblem area, but the device complexity increases with multiple separate components
Solution Approach 1:
The translucent portion is integrated directly into the emblem structure rather than being a separate component beneath it. This merging of the light-transmitting function into the emblem itself eliminates the need for a separate translucent device, reducing device complexity while maintaining light transmission capability
3Illumination intensity
If the emblem is completely opaque to maintain aesthetic appearance, then the visual appearance is clean and simple, but the illuminated effect and visibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The emblem incorporates both translucent and opaque portions in specific patterns that maintain the overall emblem shape and aesthetic appearance. The translucent areas provide illumination visibility while the opaque areas maintain the traditional emblem look, resolving the contradiction between illumination effectiveness and visual appearance
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 system enables light emission through the entire or a portion of the emblem, improving visibility and aesthetics during both day and night, with adjustable lighting based on vehicle operations and ambient conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The emblem has a translucent portion and an opaque portion. The lighting device is configured and arranged to be able to disperse light though the translucent portion of the emblem.
Implementation Method 2
The emblem has a translucent portion and an opaque portion.
Data Source
AI summary
An emblem device includes a back plate, an emblem and a lighting device. The emblem overlies the back plate, and has a translucent portion and an opaque portion. The lighting device is disposed between the emblem and the back plate, and is configured and arranged to be able to disperse light though the translucent portion of the emblem.