Interchangeable Lens Housing for Custom Geometric Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for illuminating motor vehicle interiors and exteriors lack flexibility in creating geometric light effects, requiring costly and time-consuming adaptations to meet individual customer requirements.
Innovation Solution
A modular lighting system featuring interchangeable lenses within a housing, allowing for quick and cost-effective adaptation of light effects by replacing lenses with different geometric structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a standardized lighting system is used, then the system construction is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced, but the system cannot be adapted to create different geometric light effects
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is segmented into a standardized housing and interchangeable lens modules. The housing contains common components (light source, control electronics), while the lens module is a separate, replaceable unit that determines the geometric light effect. This segmentation allows the housing to be manufactured in large quantities at low cost while enabling easy adaptation through lens replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized housing is designed with universal mounting features and interfaces that can accommodate multiple types of lens modules. A single housing unit can thus serve multiple functions by simply changing the lens module, enabling the system to create different geometric light effects without requiring multiple complete lighting assemblies.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system is adapted to create specific geometric light effects, then customer requirements are met, but the adaptation requires significant time expenditure and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The lens module can be quickly removed and replaced during installation or even after installation, allowing the lighting system to adapt to different customer requirements without time-consuming custom manufacturing processes.
Solution Approach 2:
Different lens modules are pre-manufactured with specific geometric optical properties before being needed. When a customer requires a specific geometric light effect, the appropriate pre-manufactured lens module is simply selected and installed, eliminating the need for on-site customization or complex adaptation procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If custom adaptations are made for each customer requirement, then geometric light effects are achieved, but manufacturing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into standardized and customizable portions, the complexity is confined to the lens module selection rather than the entire system. The housing remains simple and standardized, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while still providing the needed adaptability through the interchangeable lens interface.
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
Enables flexible and efficient creation of various geometric light effects, accommodating individual customer requirements without significant time or financial investment.
Implementation Method 1
The lens is supplied with light rays of the lighting means
Data Source
AI summary
A system for illuminating a surface has at least one lighting means and a housing. At least one lens is disposed within the housing. The at least one lens is supplied with light rays from the lighting means. The at least one lens for illuminating the surface is exchangeable.