Vehicle Lamp Module Light Blocker for Colored Spot Suppression

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle lamp modules project colored over-bright spots in low-beam and high-beam areas due to direct light emission from the light source, which is not effectively managed by known lighting modules.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle lamp module design incorporating a light blocker arranged between the light source and lens, integrated with a radiator to dissipate heat, which blocks or reflects direct light rays parallel to the optical axis, thereby preventing undesired projection and achieving a more compact structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If a light source is positioned close to the lens for compact design, then the device size is reduced, but colored over-bright spots appear in the projected light beam

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidcolored over-bright spots
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A light blocker is introduced as an intermediary element between the light source and lens. This blocker selectively intercepts direct light rays that would otherwise cause colored over-bright spots, while allowing reflected light to pass through. The light blocker is integrated with the radiator structure, forming a unified component that addresses both optical quality and thermal management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The harmful direct light rays are extracted or separated from the useful reflected light path. By positioning the light blocker to specifically block direct rays parallel to the optical axis while permitting reflected rays to reach the lens, the solution extracts the harmful portion without compromising the beneficial light transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Object-generated harmful factors

If a light blocker is added to block direct light rays, then optical quality is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevirtual spots and colored lightVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The light blocker is merged with the radiator to form an integral structure. This combination eliminates the need for separate components, reducing assembly steps and structural complexity. The unified design allows the same structure to perform both thermal dissipation and optical blocking functions simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated radiator-light blocker structure serves multiple functions: it dissipates heat from the light source, blocks direct light rays to prevent colored spots, and maintains the compact overall design. This multi-functional approach reduces the total number of components needed in the system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Volume of moving object

If the light source is positioned close to the lens, then heat dissipation becomes more difficult, but the device remains compact

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidheat dissipation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The radiator is merged with the light blocker structure, creating a unified thermal management and optical control system. This integration allows efficient heat dissipation close to the light source without requiring additional space for separate cooling components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The radiator structure serves itself by being integrated into the light blocker assembly. The same structure that blocks light also provides thermal dissipation pathways, eliminating the need for dedicated cooling systems and maintaining compact dimensions while managing heat effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Reduces virtual spots above the low-beam cut-off line and minimizes colored light in the high-beam area, enhancing the optical effect and maintaining a compact design.

Implementation Method 1

the radiator dissipates heat from the light source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat dissipation: Convection

Implementation Method 2

the radiator dissipates heat from the light source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

the reflector has a reflective surface for reflecting light rays emitted by the light source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 4

the lens is configured to project the light rays reflected by the reflector

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight refraction: Refraction

Data Source

PatentEP4396490B1Vehicle lamp module, motor vehicle headlamp and motor vehicle
Publication Date: 2025.11.26 VALEO VISION SA
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a vehicle lamp module (100), which comprises: a light source (101), a reflector (102), a lens (103), and a radiator (104), wherein; the reflector (102) is arranged opposite the light source (101), and the reflector (102) has a reflective surface (1021) for reflecting the light rays emitted by the light source (101) to form a light beam along an optical axis (106) of the vehicle lamp module (100); the lens (103) is adjacent to the reflector (102) for projecting the light rays reflected by the reflector (102); the light source (101) is arranged on the radiator (104), and the radiator (104) dissipates heat from the light source (101); and the vehicle lamp module (100) further comprises a light blocker (105). The present invention also provides a motor vehicle headlamp comprising the vehicle lamp module (100), and a corresponding motor vehicle.