Intertwined Linear Lighting Structures for Reduced Light Pollution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Crowding of lights and positioning issues in lighting systems can lead to light pollution, where the benefits of specific light sources are minimized due to interference from other light sources.
Innovation Solution
A lighting system and method that utilize two substantially linear lighting structures configured to intertwine or overlap at cross-over points, creating a unique lighting image by positioning daytime and turn signal lighting structures within dedicated light guides, with reflective inner surfaces to prevent light disturbance and maintain distinct light emission patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lights are provided in a lighting system, then the lighting coverage and functionality are improved, but light pollution occurs and the benefits of specific light sources are minimized
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is divided into separate linear lighting structures, each dedicated to specific lighting functions (daytime running lights, turn signals, etc.). These segmented structures are positioned at different locations and orientations to provide distinct lighting coverage without interference, resolving the light pollution problem while maintaining comprehensive lighting functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs linear lighting structures arranged in different spatial dimensions and orientations. By distributing light sources across multiple dimensional planes rather than concentrating them in a single area, the system achieves comprehensive lighting coverage while preventing light overlap and pollution.
2Device complexity
If lights are positioned closely together to maximize space utilization, then the device complexity is reduced, but light from one source is polluted by light from other sources
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system uses multiple linear lighting structures that are spatially segmented and distributed across different locations. Each structure maintains functional independence while contributing to the overall lighting system, achieving both structural simplicity and light source separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple linear lighting structures into a single integrated lighting assembly. By merging these segmented structures into one unified device, the system achieves structural simplicity and reduced complexity while the internal segmentation prevents light interference.
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 effectively enhances the visibility and effectiveness of both daytime and turn signal lights by preventing light pollution, ensuring clear and adaptive lighting that is visible during both day and night conditions.
Implementation Method 1
with reflective inner surfaces to prevent light disturbance and maintain distinct light emission patterns
Data Source
AI summary
A lighting system for providing a lighting image a first substantially linear lighting structure of at least one lighting component of a plurality of lighting components and a second substantially linear lighting structure of the at least one lighting component of the plurality of lighting components. The first substantially linear lighting structure is configured to appear to intertwine with the second substantially linear lighting structure on at least one cross-over point of a plurality of cross-over points. At least one of the first substantially linear lighting structure appears to overlap the second substantially linear lighting structure at the at least one cross-over point of the plurality of cross-over points and/or the second substantially linear lighting structure appears to overlap the first substantially linear lighting structure at the at least one cross-over point of the plurality of cross-over points.